This post has been updated 3/4/21.
Springtime in my neighborhood is full of pinks, greens and yellows beginning in late March. Here’s a little Spring time mood for all of you. Has Spring sprung for you yet? If not, I hope these images will put a little ‘Spring’ in your heart today…
An interesting topic I tackled over at DivorcedMoms today… Should or did you go back to your Maiden name after divorce? First, what’s in a name? This was famously answered by Shakespeare’s Juliet…”A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” I beg to differ, Juliet. We might be the very same person inside but changing our name can change our whole perception. Why else do actors and musicians take on a ‘stage name’? To empower themselves…
Bonjour! What does divorce have to do with your beauty? Everything. During any life challenge or change, we tend to let go of our beauty rituals. We run out of time, money and simply lose sight of the importance of feeling beautiful. But feeling beautiful inside and OUT is the key to self confidence, just ask any French Goddess.
From the archives…Feeling pissed about Cupid this year? It’s difficult after separation to feel inspired about a day dedicated to love when you feel your heart is broken. But in order to mend your heart, you have to start loving yourself.
In our marriages we often put ourselves last. We even learn to stop loving ourselves. How do we undo this? We begin by treating ourselves right. Turn Valentine’s Day into I HEART
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One of the inevitable side effects of divorce is the ensuing gossip. Yes, little old you become fodder and material for idle gossip. Whether they’re neighbors, teachers, friends, acquaintances or sports parents your name seems to be on the tip of their tongue.
Speaking of perfection…do you fear your Christmas won’t be up to snuff? Your gifts will be all ‘wrong’, your meal burnt? Well, join the club.
Even though I’m almost finished my shopping, I still wonder if I bought enough and if everyone will be satisfied. Has my love been adequately expressed through carefully wrapped gifts? Nevertheless I’ve given much thought to who’s been naughty and who’s been nice!
From the archives…dealing with anger never goes out of style.
Did you remember to take your happy pill today? Last week? Last month, last year? OOps. It’s hard to feel happy in the middle of an emotionally and financially taxing divorce. Forgiveness, love, joy and fun are often substituted with grudge, hate, worry and anger. So how do we deal with these negative emotions? Since we can’t take a happy pill and get over it, we have to look to other methods to adapt. How about embracing it? Owning it?
From the archives, how to cheer up the darker days…
The days are getting shorter, the nights colder. Although we can’t bring back the light of the summer and we can’t stop the rain from falling on our heads, there are always the simple, small ways to lift our spirits. If you are mid-divorce especially, the darkness out your window only adds to your dark mood.
can cost you…money, assets and even the kids. I’ve heard many stories of regret and loss due to taking the ‘high road’ and being ‘nice’. This is especially true for us women as we are raised to be caring and nurturing. It’s part of our feminine quality. It’s double true for women who make the decision to leave. They, more than anyone are troubled with guilt which leads to being too nice and trying to keep everyone happy.
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