Tag: anxiety
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Why We Shrink Ourselves (and How to Stop Dimming Your Light)
Recently, I had lunch with a friend I hadn’t seen in a while. You know how it goes—two busy moms trying to line up calendars between work, family, and everything else. When we finally sat down together, it just felt good to share a meal and catch up. As we talked, I filled her in Read more
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The Real Way I Handle Anxiety So I Don’t Burn Out or Break Down
Hi, I’m Amanda—and I have anxiety. Not the helpful kind that makes you over-prepare for a meeting. I’m talking about the kind of anxiety that shows up as perfectionism, people-pleasing, second-guessing every decision, and worrying what everyone thinks. The kind that makes me snap at my kids over socks on the floor or cry over Read more
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Summer Sanity Saver
Lazy Daze of Summer When it comes to being a mom, I don’t think I’m alone in my mixed feelings about summer. It’s a bittersweet time of year that seems to always sneak up on me and eat more and more into that magical time that is Spring. I love being able to set my Read more