I have read and written several things about raising my disabled son. I don't ever talk about the challenges I face raising my daughter. The majority of my time goes to my son. Add in the fact that I'm divorced... Continue Reading →
I incorporated habit tracking into my life about six months ago. I was making a lot of positive changes but was struggling with focus. Habit tracking sounded like a good tool to help with these lifestyle changes. There are a... Continue Reading →
I've briefly touched on the issues with online dating. In previous posts I've mentioned the struggles of dating at my age. For those that missed it, here are a few highlights. We all have baggage. All of us. Whether that... Continue Reading →
Shortly after my divorce was finalized I decided we needed to get a puppy. Several, maybe more, people said I was crazy. Money and time were tight but we (me and the kids) needed something positive. My divorce lasted for... Continue Reading →
Five or six months ago I realized I needed to set some priorities and some goals. Even though I was becoming more mindful, I was struggling with focus. Determining, documenting and concentrating on these goals created a shift. That shift... Continue Reading →
Everyone deals with adversity in different ways. My "go to" coping mechanism was to not feel. I did everything I could to avoid feeling sad. I wouldn't even watch movies that would evoke anything close to sadness. Part of the... Continue Reading →
Just a couple of days ago I had this question. How do you remain positive when it feels like everything is going wrong? First thing that morning I struggled. I was running behind and kept forgetting things. I just knew... Continue Reading →
I have always been interested in continued learning as an adult. But my excuse, "I don't have time." In my mind, it required long hours of reading and research. Based on that perception, no, I didn't have time. Audio learning... Continue Reading →
There are multiple exercises someone can do, mentally, to stay inspired and push toward their goals. One of those exercises I have seen pop up on several blogs and podcasts. The idea is to think of someone that exemplifies where... Continue Reading →
Becoming Sara 