Posted: January 6, 2022
"I"m bad at confrontation." Translation: "I feel uncomfortable about speaking up because I feel: A. My opinion doesn't matter. B. My opinion will cause more problems. C. I would rather sit in pain than hurt someone else. Sadly, there are many more reasons why we...
Posted: December 13, 2021
When you're trying to get pregnant, you spot each and every single pregnant woman who passes by you. You know how many pregnant women are in your office. You notice each round belly at a crowded party. Being keyed up to notice all the pregnant...
Posted: October 29, 2021
Burnout can sneak up on moms without any warning. I had no idea I was on the verge of burnout. But then I started running into things. Such as cars. It was a rainy afternoon and Target’s parking lot was a circus. I had a...
Posted: October 18, 2021
To me, self-care is like stretching before I run. I don't think I need to stretch. I've never been injured during my decades of running, so stretching is for "other" people (never mind that I am in my 40s and that one day my legs...
Posted: September 29, 2021
I can find all of the answers to all of life’s problems while I’m running. I brainstorm the books I’ll write, the dances I’ll post on social media, the parties I will plan. And while I’m running, I rarely feel depressed. Running and other forms...
Posted: September 21, 2021
If you're feeling low following the birth of your baby, you're not alone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that one in eight mothers feel the symptoms of postpartum depression. Do You Have Postpartum Depression? First, see your doctor and ask to be...