A few months ago, I wrote "The Ugly Side of Motherhood: Anxiety, Loneliness, and Exhaustion," and I am finally ready to tackle Part 2. In my first article, I wrote about how I was trying to find ways to focus...
A few weeks ago, my husband and I took our kids to Land’s End for a family hike. Despite being foggy (shocker), it was gorgeous and we all had so much fun exploring a really cool maze and a...
When my daughter was born in March, 2016, it was the happiest time of my life. We bonded right away, she was a very easy-going baby, and she slept through most of the night. My husband and I hit...
When I found out in January, 2015, that I was pregnant, I immediately knew that I wanted to incorporate zebras into our crib theme. It was the first thing that came to mind, and I began the hunt online...
In 2012, I was diagnosed with an incurable progressive disease called Ehlers-Danlos Hypremobility Syndrome. After struggling all my life with pain, dislocations and subluxations, migraines, stomach issues, multiple surgeries (nine to date) and so much more, I finally knew...
For the last forty days, I have spent the Lenten season fasting from laziness. Rather than give into the comfort of lounging on my sofa at the end of my day and watching my daughter play, I decided to get...
I can be very goal-driven and often find myself ignoring my own self-care to pursue whatever my current project is. Whether that be skipping yoga, quiet mornings, or naps, I have noticed that at times I don’t build in...
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As a physician, I know that eating a healthy diet is a cornerstone...
No one really talks about the loneliness, anxiety, stress, fatigue, and depression that comes along with becoming a mother. It's something with which most women suffer in silence, like wearing a cold dark blanket. While most moms do experience...
Have you lost your resolution motivation? Did you forget or just stop doing them all together? Well, no worries... You are not alone. I, too have lost that motivation, but I have found ways to get back on track.
Here are the five...