I have struggled with anxiety for years, so I can tell you first hand it's not fun. Some days my heart is just racing for no reason, I feel scrutiny from others (that isn't even there) and I feel on the verge of panic over basic life tasks. I have been talking with my counselor about CBT or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and in short it is a connected circle between your thoughts, behaviors and feelings. So if you change your thoughts, you can change your behaviors and your feelings. It works ... Continue Reading...
Imposter Syndrome: How to Fight It
Imposter syndrome: A collection of feelings of inadequacy that persist despite evident successes.Time for a #truthfulthursday moment: I struggle with #impostersyndrome. When good things happen for me my first reaction is to feel inadequate and doubt myself. So I talk to my husband or call my sister @candacerojackson and remember who I am. I am a force to be reckoned with. I get up early and stay up late working, I take care of 6 kids, do #virtuallearning for 4 and run a household, ... Continue Reading...
Quotes to Inspire
An ever-growing collection of quotes, to inspire you, get you through tough times and remind you of how amazing you are! ... Continue Reading...
Worldwide Breastfeeding Week
This is my 6th time breastfeedingEvery time i equally love it and hate it. I’ve had cracked bleeding nipples, scratches all over my breasts, been engorged so bad it was seriously like I had boulders on my chest, I’ve leaked through my shirt while out to dinner, I’ve been through it all, It’s hard being the only one that can feed the baby, only one of them took a bottle and yes I tried everything, but I also love the one on one time we get. I love nourishing my baby, but I don’t like that ... Continue Reading...
Sunday with a Side of Anxiety
I have been on the struggle bus lately. Quarantine has been rough, sickness (not covid), expensive medical and dental things, hospitalizations and job loss due to Covid. It’s been a doozy! It has been almost 3 months since my husband lost his job and this weekend I was feeling extra blah about it. I struggle with depression and anxiety and despite being on medication I have bad days. Yesterday was a bad day, but I woke up today determined to have a good day, here’s to happy Sunday’s! What have ... Continue Reading...