Tag Archives: confidence

My little ballerina

Posted on March 4, 2013 by

I signed Munch up for dance class. She had been begging me since this summer when a friend of hers had a birthday party at a dance studio. I did some research, and I found an amazing studio about five … Continue reading →

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Dare: February update

Posted on March 2, 2013 by

I’m linking up with Just Be Enough for my monthly update on my one word focus for this year. My confidence is soaring. My partner in crime for LTYM gave me a gentle nudge to write a blog post for … Continue reading →

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Keeping it positive

Posted on January 11, 2013 by

My friend Jaime wrote this post the other day about celebrating the positive that we do every day.  I loved this idea.  I still struggle with taking things personally, and I am my own worst critic.  My inner monologue when … Continue reading →

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Confessions of a middle school mean girl

Posted on December 12, 2012 by

I am so afraid of the tween and teen years for my two little girls. My fear is amplified because I was both a mean girl and the target of a bully.  I became a mean girl to a dear friend … Continue reading →

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Jealousy: my old nemesis

Posted on December 5, 2012 by

I am pouring my heart out with Shell today regarding the ugliest of emotions: jealousy.  I am insanely jealous of those moms who seem to make motherhood look so easy and graceful.  I always feel like I can never live up … Continue reading →

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Online support and setting boundaries

Posted on October 22, 2012 by

Navigating this online world can be tricky.  Online support was crucial for me in my recovery from postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety.  I blogged about finding my online tribe to help support me -  http://tranquilamama.wordpress.com/2012/07/07/finding-my-online-tribe/.  I feel like this online support facilitated … Continue reading →

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My wish for my birthday girl

Posted on October 10, 2012 by

My little Skeeter, I cannot believe that you will be two years old already!  You are not a baby anymore.  You are an inquisitive, bright toddler who loves to try new things.  You love to point out all the things … Continue reading →

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The Triumph of the Dirty Girl

Posted on September 15, 2012 by

Four weeks ago on August 18, I ran my first ever 5K obstacle course in the Wisconsin Dirty Girl Mud Run.  I was fortunate enough to run with my dear cousin.  We traveled down to the race together which helped … Continue reading →

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The Morning Routine Revisited

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

This is an update to my post about how the morning routine was a huge trigger for me.  http://tranquilamama.wordpress.com/2012/05/30/my-undoing-the-morning-routine/  The morning routine still creates anxiety for me, but I am able to better manage my reactions to it. Two of the … Continue reading →

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Just Be Enough: Parenting with Postpartum Mood Disorders

Posted on August 21, 2012 by

Today I am linking up with Just Be Enough to talk about a cause that I hold close to my heart – postpartum mood disorders.  Since my diagnosis fifteen months from postpartum depression and postpartum anxiety, I have been searching for myself.  I finally … Continue reading →

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