Can people really change? If you had asked me that question a year ago, I would have said absolutely not. That's why I got a divorce- because I thought things would never change. My mindset has completely shifted on this topic recently because of the own changes I've made in my life. I saw that I, myself, could change...so if I can do it, anyone can do it. The trick is, though, you have to want to change. No one can do the changing for you. And once you want it, you have to keep wanting it, because you will constantly have to check yourself to ensure you're not going back to your old ways. It gets easier with time. As you adopt those changes and apply them daily, your new way of doing things starts overtaking the old ways. But there are still going to be times when challenges pop up and you have to stay committed to acting in a way that aligns with the positive changes you've made in your life. It's been drilled into us that people don't change. Who you are is w...
It's no secret that moms have the hardest job on the planet. Caring for the next generation takes every ounce of energy you have, and all that hard work can leave you feeling depleted at the end of the day. Taking time for yourself is incredibly important. You can't pour from an empty cup. But finding time for yourself when you don't have a partner to share the parenting load with can seem nearly impossible. That's what makes "me time" even more crucial for single moms. Without allowing any time for self-care, your physical and mental health can both start to suffer. Declining physical and mental health can lead to problems like depression, anxiety, chronic headaches and other ailments. Eventually these problems will begin taking away time from what matters most- your children. Making time for yourself isn't selfish- it's necessary. If you don't recharge your mind, body, and soul, you'll eventually become so burnt out that you won't ...