Quick Tip: Close Your Mouth and Listen to Me

She let me finish my last statement and politely told me, “I know you are trying to be helpful, but I don’t want/need that right now. I just need you to listen”.

Good All the Way Through or Rotten to the Core?

https://revivingreality.com/good-all-the-way-through-or-rotten-to-the-core/ Please Click on link above to read article. I am transitioning all articles to my new site Revivingreality.com. Hope you enjoy 🙂

Carli Golbin: Recovering From Loss and Learning How to Live On

I remember coming home from the police station and sitting in my bed and just repeating to my husband the words, “I don’t know how to do this.”

Jamicia : Finding Balance – People Pleasing vs. Self Love

'I remind myself that, what I was doing in the past was not working... Although it’s easier to be that person, I remember it has not served or benefitted me.'

Finding Your Purpose

"I would hate to die and never do the thing I was born to do. It’s worth looking into before you check out of this world. "

Selena Shares: When Doctors Said No

I was informed that I "should" terminate my pregnancy because there was no way that the professionals could guarantee the safety of my baby or myself. This little angel's heartbeat was music to my ears, and I was not ready to let this go.

Forgiving the Murderer

This week has been one for the books. Full of emotional outbursts of tears and frustration, anger, and questions. Someone who looks like he could've been my brother or uncle, or cousin, was murdered in broad daylight while wearing a badge that symbolizes his oath to serve and protect. For those who are not familiar...

Delayed Posting

Hey everyone, I just wanted to reach out and let you all know that I haven't forgotten about you. I am working on some exciting new things for my website (revivingreality.com) and am focused on making it as meaningful as possible. I have appreciated the love so far and hope you will continue to share...

Open Letter to My Loves on Mother’s Day

I love you more than you will ever know.

Grow Your Happiness: Tips for a Healthier Mindset

Have you ever had negative thoughts about yourself or maybe those around you? Now more than ever those thoughts may become more prevalent. These thoughts may seem harmless or maybe they come so naturally to you that you don’t even notice them anymore. Thoughts like, “I look a hot mess”, “My stomach is so fat”,...

Life Through a Child’s Eye: Living Life on Purpose

Live Your Life on Purpose

Declutter Your Life, The Road to Happiness

Decluttering can not only improve the appearance of your home but also your mental well-being.

Workleisure, the Future of the Workplace

NOTE: I am not being paid for this article. Working from home over the past couple of weeks has had its ups and downs. Ups, I get to roll out of bed in my pajamas and log onto my computer. Downs, I have been wearing pajamas or sweatpants all day everyday for the past two...

I Can’t Breathe

I had a moment today. I felt like the walls were closing in on me and I couldn’t breathe.

The Battle of the Lonely

I write today for a friend. She felt lonely before the quarantine but it’s really hitting her hard now. When I refer to the word lonely it’s not to say that she doesn’t have friends, or she doesn’t have family. In fact, before the social distancing you could always find her surrounded by people. Friends......

5 Comforting Quotes Just for You

Hoping to bring comfort during times of discomfort.

Join the Party: How to Host a Virtual Party

Every week people all over the world are getting together and reclaiming a sense of normalcy through virtual parties/hangouts.

5 Binge-worthy Shows

Cleaned out your closet. Dusted your mantle. Ate all your food. Now what? Park your booty on the couch and enjoy some one-on-one time with your TV/Tablet. BTW, most streaming sites offer anywhere from 14 to 30 day free trials so dig in! Here are a few recommendations. Tiger King Netflix, TV-MA Tiger King If...

Spreading Love Not Germs

Seeing and hearing of all the good that is still weaving it's way through this crisis has assured me that together, we will get through this.

To Breastfeed or Not To Breastfeed

The number one thing a child needs is Love.

Who Are You?

No matter the cards dealt in the past you can always reshuffle the deck or change the game.

Overcoming Negative Thoughts

Our thoughts are one of the most powerful parts of our being. In fact, they control what we eat, how we dress, who we choose to love—our entire outlook on life. Thoughts can be positive, negative, or neutral.  Sometimes your thoughts are just stating facts. No matter how successful, attractive, smart or wealthy we think...

Greed Looks Good on You

Money isn't bad, but your perception of money could be.

COVID-19 , Reviving Hope and Reclaiming Peace

Fear and panic are words that are becoming more and more common as the days pass.  This pandemic has created feelings in some that had never been felt. I remember going to the grocery store last week, for my normal restock and was oblivious to the intensity of the worldly concern. The shelves were bare,...

Friendships and Unfinished Business

"We must take those moments when we get hurt to not just assess our friendships but to learn about ourselves and why that thing that bothered you, got under your skin. "

Self-care isn’t Selfish

Math Problem: If you give 100% of yourself to everyone, how much does that leave you for yourself? It didn’t click to me until someone made a statement similar to this. I was the person giving 100% to everyone because I wanted to. Even before I became a Mom, I wanted to be that person...

Little Bo Peep Has Lost her Sleep

Kids are amazing but may tear your love affair with your sleep in a complete disarray. It’s cuddles versus sleep.

Honesty is the best Remedy

Do it messy and don't apologize but Just. Keep. Going.

Chantell Bunker: Lost and Found in the Darkest Hour

Infertility. Infidelity. Betrayal. Death. Divorce. I experienced all these things one right after the other in 2001. Some of them, I caused.Chantell Bunker: Lost and Found in the Darkest Hour