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Happy International Women’s Day 💖 The worl

Happy International Women’s Day 💖
The world is constantly trying to define our value, worth, and our roles as women. But what does the Word of God say?

I love Proverbs 31 and 1 Peter 3 because they remind me what true beauty is. I am not defined by the world’s values, I am who GOD says I am! I am beautiful because He says I am. I am more precious than rubies, because He says I am.

So don’t forget your worth! Jesus gave His life for you, because He loves you so much. Just put your trust in Him and submit to His will. God can show us what our purpose is and what our roles are as women. If you follow the plans He has for you, then you will experience fulfillment in who you are as a woman.
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There is no perfect parent. Though we fail everyda

There is no perfect parent. Though we fail everyday, there is still power in your prayers! I want to submit myself to the Lord’s plan for me and my family. I want to be led by the Holy Spirit. I want to cover my children in prayer EVERY SINGLE DAY.

The reality is this, NO ONE else on earth will ever pray for your child with the fervency and consistency that YOU will.

My children are a blessing and a gift to me from God and I want to make sure that I am praying for them. If you want that too, let’s read this prayer out loud together. 🤍

(The Power of A Praying Parent, by Stormie Omartian)

Do you feel empty inside? Do you feel drained, exh

Do you feel empty inside? Do you feel drained, exhausted, burned out? Do you feel numb or dead inside?

It’s time to wake up! It’s time to ask the LIVING GOD to fill you up!

Go and seek Him now while he may still be found.

God WANTS you to seek Him. He WANTS to awaken your soul. He WANTS you to overflow with His living water.

He promises that if you seek Him, you WILL find Him! 🕊️❤️‍🔥🌊🙌🏽

Have you been feeling burned out lately? I have! T

Have you been feeling burned out lately? I have! There are times when you feel exhausted in every sense of the word, and feel stressed and overwhelmed. ⁣
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When you hit that wall and you are done doing it on your own, let God know. He can energize and refocus our minds. He can send up friends to help us. Let him help you to just REST!⁣
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Rest is an amazing gift, after a good long rest people usually think clearer and have more energy, plus a joyful attitude. The Word says to go to Him, and He will give you rest. 🤍

Burnout has a way of sneaking up on you...if you’re a mom and you believe that you’re the only one struggling, I want to let you know that you’re not alone! Do any of these signs resonate with you? Then maybe your emotional tank is running on empty.

Ultimately friendship is about love, companionship

Ultimately friendship is about love, companionship, and forgiveness! When we’re young, we don’t always know how to be a good friend, and it may take time to learn these lessons. That’s where love, companionship, and forgiveness comes in! ⁣
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Make it a goal this year to make a new friend, and make your old friendships better. 🤍

Someone asked me, “what’s the purpose of havin

Someone asked me, “what’s the purpose of having friends?”⁣
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Well, by nature we are relational beings that need connection with others. Friends enrich your life and make you feel supported during difficult times. ⁣
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Friends also can help us by reducing our stress levels, calming us down, and helping us cope with painful moments like a bad break up, divorce, a loss, or illness. ⁣
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One of the first things we talk about in therapy is, who is your support system? Usually friends are part of that. ⁣
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I know sometimes we hesitate to open our hearts up to people- it can be vulnerable to put ourselves out there. This pandemic has made a lot of friendships drift apart, but it can also highlight that we really do need a good friend. I hope you have at least one person in your life that helps you relate to these lyrics:⁣
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“I'll be there for you⁣
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I'll be there for you⁣
(Like I've been there before)⁣
I'll be there for you⁣
('Cause you're there for me too)” 🎵 🎶

Right now couples might be facing a lot more stres

Right now couples might be facing a lot more stress than usual with kids at home, working from home, maybe some financial difficulties, family drama, etc. And if you have a major life change like a move, new job, loss of a job, a baby, etc..you might be struggling even more.

These things can all have an impact on couples and put a lot of pressure on you. Especially since we are already feeling isolated and alone, it’s important to lean into each other, rather than apart.

Did you know that if you begin to practice gratitude you will usually feel happier, more optimistic, less angry, and you will feel a stronger bond and connection to others? This is scientifically proven to be true and if you have ever done a gratitude exercise, you know how good it can feel after!

I recommend getting a journal and writing things of gratitude towards your partner. If you want, at a later time you can share with them and see how it feels to read it for them. 🥰

The transition to motherhood can be very challengi

The transition to motherhood can be very challenging and confusing. There are so many emotional challenges that we all experience.
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It’s important to realize that you are not alone and that the celebrity moms, Instagram and Pinterest moms- they don’t always have it all together. They are moms just like the rest of us. ⁣
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I can’t think of one mom who hasn’t needed to hear these words:⁣
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🤍 “This moment will not last forever.”⁣
🤍 “You can do this!”⁣
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Even though sometimes it’s hard to believe, these statements are true. ⁣
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Think of difficult moments that you have overcome- did the pain of ttc last? Did your morning sickness last? Did the pain of labor last? Just like these moments didn’t last forever- the moment you are in now will also pass.⁣
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Look at your baby, they want you and they need you. You may look at them and think you have no clue what to do, but the truth is that if you feed them, change them, hold them- you are already meeting their basic needs!

Anxiety, depression, isolation, fear, these are ju

Anxiety, depression, isolation, fear, these are just some of the emotions people are feeling in response to what’s going on in our country.⁣
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Personally, I am feeling overwhelmed by everything I’m hearing in the news. If I think about it for too long, I start thinking of the worst possible scenarios.⁣
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So how can I taking care of myself today? ⁣
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* I’m turning off the news⁣
* I’m praying ⁣
* I’m taking multiple walks (I have to do this one since my kids are literally begging to go outside 🙂) ⁣
* I’m going on a drive ⁣
* I’m reaching out to my support system ⁣
* I’m playing with my kids ⁣
* And I’m asking for hugs and kisses 🥰⁣
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I’ve already done 5 of these things today! Self care like these things on this list won’t solve the world’s problems, but they can help YOU cope with them. ⁣
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So many things are out of our control, and it can feel hopeless sometimes. But I’m trying to remember that I can’t control other people’s actions. I can only control what I do. And today I will be taking tiny steps towards helping me cope with all this uncertainty.

There is nothing wrong with feeling intense feelin

There is nothing wrong with feeling intense feelings of anger. Everyone gets mad, even the most calmest and zen person you could think of! ⁣
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With that being said, I’m sure we can all look back and remember a time when we let our anger overtake us and led to us saying mean or hurtful things to someone we care about. I know there are many things that I regret saying or doing in my anger! ⁣
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In the long run, this can ruin relationships and cause pain to people we truly care about and love...which will in turn, leave you feeling hurt. ⁣
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This exercise is meant to help regulate our emotions and help us gain some control over our feelings of anger (or any intense emotion).

Even though 2020 was really difficult, scary, lone

Even though 2020 was really difficult, scary, lonely for so many of us...this year has potential to lead you towards a “glorious destiny”! ⁣
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When I feel lost, I seek help, and as the word puts it, “counsel”. I seek counsel from people, which is honestly so helpful and encouraging. But the greatest counselor of all is always God. ⁣
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This year I’m wishing you all a happy new year where you can put your mental health as a top priority. 🤍

When we’re going through our darkest moments in

When we’re going through our darkest moments in life, it’s easy to feel completely alone and full of fear. Many of us have experienced the ‘darkest valley’ - you might even be going through it now. ⁣
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There are moments in life when no one can bring us peace and comfort. No matter what they say or do, it isn’t enough to bring us out of that dark valley. In these moments, I like to tell myself: ⁣
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“Even though I am going through this dark period, I am not alone. Though no one can help me, though no one can make it better or make my situation go away, YOU, God, are next to me. You know everything I am going through, and I know that ultimately I am not going through this alone.” ⁣
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I hope that you can reflect on this verse and that it can bring you a sense of calm.

Don’t base your self-worth on your performance a

Don’t base your self-worth on your performance and achievements. ⁣
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If you only feel valued if you’re winning and achieving, that means that when you fail at something or make a mistake, you are likely to end up feeling worthless. ⁣
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Don’t let others determine what you are worth! Remember, you don’t need others to approve of you and your accomplishments. It’s nice to have that support and validation, but at the end of the day they do not determine your value and your worth.

What is perfectionism?⁣ ⁣ It’s your mind tel

What is perfectionism?⁣
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It’s your mind telling you that you HAVE TO be perfect at all times, that everything needs to be effortless, that if something is not perfect, it is unacceptable. ⁣
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However, this is unrealistic and unattainable... ”perfectionism is a losing proposition. It ultimately makes us feel worse rather than better.”⁣
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And as long as we maintain our perfectionism beliefs, we will continue to feel disappointed and unfulfilled. ⁣
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Direct source: Sharon Martin, MSW, LCSW

As a therapist, I am not able to solve all your pr

As a therapist, I am not able to solve all your problems. Instead, I can help you develop tools and coping skills for dealing with tough emotions. Going to therapy is one way that you can practice self-care and focus on your mental health. If you’ve been neglecting your mental health, consider starting your own therapeutic journey. ⁣
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Como terapeuta, no puedo resolver todos tus problemas. Lo que si puedo hacer es ayudarte a desarrollar herramientas y habilidades para que puedas lidiar con emociones difíciles. Yendo a terapia es una forma en la que puedes practicar el cuidado personal y concentrarte en tu salud mental. Si has estado descuidando tu salud mental, considere comenzar tu viaje terapéutico.

When anxiety is great within me…⁣ ⁣ When dou

When anxiety is great within me...⁣
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When doubts fill my mind...⁣
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When I’m burdened with worries...⁣
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...His consolation brings me joy!⁣
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...His comfort renews my hope and cheer! ⁣
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...He comforts me and makes me feel secure!

There are several coping skills when it comes to m

There are several coping skills when it comes to managing anxiety. Deep breathing is where it’s at! There have been countless scientific studies conducted on the effectiveness of deep breathing. The scientific evidence shows us that breathing techniques help lower stress in your body. ⁣
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While practicing my deep breathing exercises, I personally like to incorporate my faith. I think of Bible verses that bring me a sense of peace. As I’m breathing in, I pray, and as I’m exhaling, I give thanks. ⁣
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Whatever works for you, I hope you take some time to focus on your coping skills during stressful moments. 🤍

If you think you may be dealing with depression, t

If you think you may be dealing with depression, take the time to be mindful of what your symptoms are. Depression may manifest in different ways...if you become aware of what’s going on inside you, then you are more likely to begin to deal with it. Scroll to take a look at the list of some of the emotional symptoms and physical symptoms of depression. If you are feeling symptoms of depression, please look for support from people who make you feel safe and cared for and do not hesitate to reach out to a professional.

There are some things that are in your control (li

There are some things that are in your control (like who you decide to vote for), but also remember that many things are out of our hands. If things don’t go how we would like, it’s ok to feel angry, frustrated, or fearful. Things are so uncertain right now, but please take some time to try to find some inner balance. ⁣
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* What makes you feel safe?⁣
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* What grounds you and helps you center?⁣
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* Who can you reach out to when you need to talk through/process feelings? ⁣
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Take a look through this worksheet for some more help. ⁣Reach out to me if you would like the email with the PDF format, I am more than happy to share it!
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Source: (Created by Crixell Shell,⁣
Assistant Executive Director, Minnesota Peacebuilding Leadership Institute, 2020)

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