My husband is my best friend and I would do anything for him. Lately, he’s been struggling with anxiety. His anxiety waxes and waned, but is a normal part of our lives. I thought I’d share what I’ve learned about how to help him with his anxiety, in the hopes that it’ll offer some ideas of how to help your husband when he's having an anxiety attack. Pay Attention The other night, while we … [Read more...] about How to Help Your Husband When He’s Having an Anxiety Attack
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How to Quickly Turn Around a Bad Morning
I had a rough morning. It started off when I woke up at 4 in the morning to use the restroom. I just got back into bed and was falling back asleep when I was woken by the sound of my cat throwing up next to my bed. I decided to deal with that after my alarm went off. I had trouble getting comfortable again. I kept waking up every few minutes because my arms were falling asleep, all the while I was … [Read more...] about How to Quickly Turn Around a Bad Morning
How to Advocate For Your Husband’s Health
We want our husbands to be happy and healthy, sometimes that means we have to fight to get them the care they need. You often hear that you have to be your own advocate when you’re receiving medical care, but what does that actually mean? Let me tell you a story of how I learned what that meant. When Brennen doesn’t feel well it’s hard to determine if it’s because that’s just the nature of … [Read more...] about How to Advocate For Your Husband’s Health
Take Back Control of Your Time
Does it feel like some days you're running from sun-up to sun-down? If you're thinking “some days that sounds like everyday!” then this post is for you. While I love being productive, I also need time to sit and chill or I get grumpy. We all have times in our lives that are more hectic than others but that shouldn't be your normal pace. I want you to do an experiment with me this week and track … [Read more...] about Take Back Control of Your Time
5 Simple Ways to Get More Done
We all have the same 24 hours in a day but how come some days it feels like you’re checking things off your to-do list left and right, while other days you wonder where the day went and what you actually accomplished. It’s all in the prep-work. By being more intentional with your time you can better prioritize what needs to get done so that you accomplish more. 1. Brain Dump First you need … [Read more...] about 5 Simple Ways to Get More Done
Trick Yourself to a Cleaner House
How much time and energy do you spend stressing and feeling guilty about things you’re procrastinating? If you’re like me, the answer is too much! You’d think that somewhere along the line I’d realize it’s easier to just do the thing in the first place, rather than allowing it to wallow in the back of my mind, making me feel guilty. But no. I like to blame Newton’s first law of motion: an … [Read more...] about Trick Yourself to a Cleaner House