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“I am confused about everything,” I wrote. “But I know that when I think about staying married I want to…
“It’s funny how some distance, makes everything seem small. And the fears that once controlled me, can’t get to me at all!”…
Why am I feeling crappy when I have this amazing baby? Why am I sad, lonely, angry, frustrated, and overwhelmed…
It’s ironic. The first time in my life that I was literally never alone is when I found myself feeling…
Have you ever realized something that changed everything? Sometimes you learn life lessons slowly, and sometimes they hit you over…
Stay Positive Around Complainers & People That Trigger You Happy Hanukkah and Merry (Almost) Christmas! As families and friends circle around you…
I can’t believe the year is flying by so quickly. I love the holidays, don’t get me wrong. But for…
Learn how to move through guilt and shame quickly with this short exercise. If you are highly critical of yourself,…
I have 2 gears. I either work at a crazy fast pace or I’m crashed out on the couch. I…
I have 12 different ways to contact people. Yet I feel starved for connection. I know more people than I…
Lately I’ve been noticing my inner critic gaining strength as the summer ends and the fall approaches. I think we’re wired…
How did you feel the first moment you saw that positive pregnancy test? I have always imagined this amazing scenario…
What amount of YOU are you ok with? How much of what you do, think, and feel do you accept?…
My baby is perfect. She doesn’t have to do anything or be anyone to deserve love. She doesn’t have to…
When you’re pregnant, everyone tells you how your life will change when you have the baby. If I had a…
People warn you about all sorts of life changes when you are pregnant, from the sleep you’re going to miss…
“This is not extreme. It’s a girl thing. What we would all be if the big door inside us flew…
“The past does not equal the future.” - Tony Robbins The first time I heard this quote I was 18,…
When I was 19 years old, I traveled to Costa Rica with my boyfriend’s family. While rafting on very intense…
People warn you about all sorts of life changes when you are pregnant, from the sleep you’re going to miss…
Let’s be honest here. Yes, pregnancy is an amazing miracle. But especially during the first trimester, it can be f-ing…
Ever feel stuck in an incessant bad mood or worry that your workload is causing too much stress? Are you…
I’ve been studying self help and personal growth for over 20 years trying to “fix” myself. Know what I’ve learned? There is no such…
It seems like everyone is sick lately! January 2015 seems to be the month of sore throats, coughing, runny noses,…
My daughter turned one on Monday. I’m still recovering. No, this is not a discussion about how I’m sad that…
Do you sometimes feel like a lawnmower that just can’t get started on tasks? Ever had a simple project that you…
Guest post by Ashley Eneriz When’s the last time you worked because you really wanted to? What was the last…
Guest post by Louis Savalli At some point, every one of us looks in the mirror and admits defeat. Something,…
Happy New Year! If you feel the pull to clean and organize in January, this post is for you! I’ve asked a…
What do you want for yourself in 2015? I feel like a walking cliché when I say this, but as…
Help Me Make Life Better for Moms Welcome to Inspiring Mama! I am on a mission to find and spread ideas that…
My baby is perfect. She doesn’t have to do anything or be anyone to deserve love. She doesn’t have to…
I swear if one more person told me to eat crackers or try ginger during the first trimester of my…
Got patience? By week 38 mine is wavering, especially after several days of early labor contractions that have led me…
The end is near! So why is time creeping along like an old lady crossing the street when you’re late?…
Once we announced our early pregnancy, my husband and I noticed a strange trend among friends, family, and strangers. People…
I once read a quote: “Worrying is nothing but picturing the worst-case scenario over and over again.” During the first…
When you find out you’re pregnant, the first instinct of many women is to jump online or run to the…
The second I saw that positive pregnancy test, life changed. Before, when I looked down, I saw my body. But…
I’ve been mad at my husband plenty of times. But during the first few months of pregnancy, I wanted to…
Taking care of a tiny human can feel like climbing Mount Everest while trying to knit a sweater. Motherhood is…
I’m waving the white flag. I’m so over the wars surrounding the various choices available to parents. Whether you’re an…
I’ve had anxiety for as long as I can remember. But I didn’t call it “anxiety,” I called it me.…
Anxiety is like a bully that keeps chasing me around, making me feel constantly under threat of attack. I’m tired…
Dear Anxiety, I know I don’t normally speak directly to you. I normally spend my time trying to avoid you,…