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Dare: February update
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
Posted in self care
Tagged #oneword, confidence, faith, hope, just be enough, LTYM, running, self-care, yoga
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Journey towards strength
I am finally not feeling sore after my first personal training session this past Tuesday. As I stated in my previous post about my one word for 2013, I was committing to challenge myself this year. I needed to rebuild my … Continue reading
The Triumph of the Dirty Girl
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
Posted in self care
Tagged anxiety, confidence, running, self image, self-respect, support, work, yoga
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The Morning Routine Revisited
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
Posted in parenting
Tagged anxiety, breastfeeding, confidence, faith, motherhood, parenting, perfectionism, postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, PPA, PPD, self-care, weaning, work, yoga
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Running and yoga: my new self-care routine
Every Monday and Friday, I grab my gym bag and head out of the office. I walk across the parking lot to our on site fitness center. The smell of feet and sweat assaults my nostrils as I enter the … Continue reading
Posted in postpartum depression, self care
Tagged confidence, postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, pride, running, self-care, yoga
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Just Be Enough: One of the Hardest Things I Have Ever Had to Do
One of the hardest things that I have ever had to do was to admit that I still am struggling with anxiety. I met with my therapist last week, and she gently recommended a possible medication dosage increase. I realized … Continue reading
Posted in postpartum depression, self care
Tagged anxiety, confidence, failure, just be enough, perfectionism, self-care, work, yoga
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Just Be Enough: When Enough is Not Enough
This week’s prompt on JBE is when enough is not enough. I am at that point in my life right now. I am learning to manage my stress, but it is not enough. The anxiety is still there, lurking in the … Continue reading
Posted in self care
Tagged anxiety, confidence, failure, gestational diabetes, just be enough, perfectionism, self image, self-respect, work, yoga
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My safe place
Munch’s preschool class has a “safe place” in her classroom where friends can go to express their emotions in a safe manner. They can be sad or mad. There are pillows and cushions all around. It’s in a quiet little … Continue reading
Posted in postpartum depression, Uncategorized
Tagged motherhood, postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, PPA, PPD, work, yoga
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How it all began
I finally realized that something was not right on Mother’s Day of this year. My dear friend was hosting a free yoga class for her teacher training. My requests for Mother’s Day were: go to Mass, go to yoga and … Continue reading
Posted in postpartum depression
Tagged postpartum anxiety, postpartum depression, PPA, PPD, yoga
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