Tag: self-care
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The One Word We Need To Embrace More Often
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be honest: I had a complete breakdown this past weekend… during spring break… while stuck in the car… returning from an exhausting eight-hour road trip. Not exactly my proudest moment. For teachers and parents, spring break is supposed to be a time for relaxation and family bonding. However, for many mothers,…
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A Mom’s Mental Wellbeing Is CRUCIAL: Stop Overlooking It
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Your children are thriving, your partner is doing well, and everything seems to be in order. But what about you? You tell yourself that you’re doing great. Everything is fine, right? For many mothers, the facade of being “fine” is simply a survival…
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The Unseen Benefits of a Pedicure: A Must-Try Self-Care Ritual
Get Pregnant Fast When I finally indulged in my first pedicure a decade ago, I was amazed at how long I had deprived myself of this incredible self-care treat. At 35, I found myself hesitant, grossed out by the thought of a stranger tending to my feet, which were in less than ideal shape after…
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Sometimes Marriage Means Prioritizing Your Partner’s Needs
Get Pregnant Fast Being an adult often feels like an endless cycle of exhaustion. By the end of the day, I find myself worn out from juggling the kids, household chores, my job, and the myriad of details that seem to fall on my shoulders. After a long day, the last thing I want is…
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I’m Exhausted from Being Exhausted: A Personal Reflection on Chronic Illness
Get Pregnant Fast Living with a chronic illness like fibromyalgia can be incredibly challenging, especially when compounded by other health issues. For me, the struggle is relentless; the pain is always lurking, often at its worst. Right now, my discomfort is at an all-time high, and it feels like even my usually optimistic mindset is…
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I Let Go of the DIY Parenting Trap, and It’s Been Liberating
Get Pregnant Fast I tied the knot just a couple of months before I stumbled upon Pinterest, right around the time when barn weddings were all the rage. That moment is etched in my memory; the anger I felt discovering a more efficient way to plan my wedding rather than sifting through my endless digital…
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The Burden of Being the Family Empath
Get Pregnant Fast As a child, I was often labeled as “overly sensitive.” In my family, I assumed the role of the peacemaker, a role I now understand was a survival tactic. As I grew older, I realized that I am an empath, someone who experiences emotions—both joyful and painful—very intensely. Growing up in a…
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Real Talk: Some Days I Just Can’t Handle My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast The moment my partner walked through the door after work, I grabbed my coat and bolted. My only goal? To escape—away from the chaos of family life and into the sweet embrace of solitude. Honestly, the destination didn’t matter; I just needed quiet. For a long time, I felt embarrassed to admit…
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10 Outdated Health Trends That Should Disappear Immediately
Get Pregnant Fast In our appearance-driven society, it’s easy to lose sight of what it truly means to be healthy. It’s not just about being thin or looking like a runway model—let’s be honest, many of them look famished. When I hit my 30s, my metabolism decided to take a permanent vacation, and I certainly…