self care

5 Ways to Take Some Time for You

by Brenda on August 23, 2011

We all know the importance of taking time for ourselves and yet we rarely do it. Why not? Oh, wait. I know. You’re too busy. You’re behind. Other people are more important. WRONG. You’re important too. Just as important as anyone else. And you need to take some time for you so that you can [...]

Take a Minute

by Brenda on July 19, 2011

Actually, take more than a minute. How about 30? Could you spare 30 minutes a day for yourself? You need to find a way. Have you ever felt like you’re being bombarded on all sides from just too much stuff? You have a million things to do, your kids, your spouse, your boss wants/needs you [...]

What Do You Value?

by Brenda on June 23, 2011

What do you value in your life and does the life you are living reflect those values? Have you ever thought about that? Or have you been too busy trying to keep up with life and your ADHD to think about it? It’s a really important question. Do you want to get to the end [...]

Start with Yourself

by Brenda on June 14, 2011

Something wrong? Something not working quite right? Things out of kilter? Start by looking at yourself. I learned this the hard way recently. I’ve been having those days (weeks) when I can’t seem to get anything done. I’m lucky if I even move all day. You know those days right? I was depressed and overwhelmed [...]

You Need a Mom Cave

by Brenda on May 26, 2011

Recently HomeGoods put forth the idea that men have “man caves” – places they could go and relax – and that it was time that moms had a cave too. Here is the “official” definition: I happen to agree. Moms are pretty hardworking people; we really need a place to go and relax for a [...]

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