Why You Should Use a Journal as a Part of Your Self Care Routine

Why You Should Use a Journal as a Part of Your Self Care Routine

ByKori
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What does your self-care routine look like? I’m going to be honest with you- mine sucked. It was little to non-existent for quite some time. And that was, quite possibly, one of the worst things that I could have done. It never occurred to me at the time how something so simple could be so useful. But, during the most difficult times of my life, self-care made a world of difference. One of the components of my current self-care routine includes keeping a journal. And I get it- you’re busy. You don’t have a lot of free time. But a journal does not have to be a time consuming task. In fact, here are a few reasons why I think you should use a journal…

Reclaiming the Joy of Motherhood When Your Patience Runs Out

Reclaiming the Joy of Motherhood When Your Patience Runs Out

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As an individual, I was never blessed with a lot of patience. It’s just how I’ve always been. Over time, I’ve learned that some situations will definitely call for having more patience. And as a mom, I’ve learned that having patience is of utmost importance. With my autistic daughter, it seems that I need patience in abundance. Not just for her, but to also parent my neurotypical daughter. This was a tough pill for me to swallow even if it may seem simple. After discovering my own neurodivergence, I was better able to understand why I was losing my patience so quickly. So what do I do on those days when my patience is thin? What are you supposed to do when your patience runs…

What To Do After Your Child Is Diagnosed With Autism

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Autistic individuals account for around one out of every hundred people on the planet. For many, the figure is higher than they expected. And, although autism is often accompanied by a range of difficulties, the vast number of individuals living with the condition provides some solace to those who have the condition and their support systems since, chances are, there is always someone around who can relate.   If your child has been diagnosed with autism, you may be experiencing a range of emotions. Stress, anxiety, sorrow, and bewilderment… These are all natural post-diagnosis emotions and feelings, and they are entirely normal to feel. However, continuing to feel like this isn’t helpful to you or your child, who is just the same child as they…

Things You Can Do to Improve Your Living Conditions

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Image Credit  It’s no secret that people live in a harsh world. Life can be difficult, and if you’re not careful, it’ll take on more than your fair share of stress. One way to combat this is by improving your house living conditions.  It sounds like it should be pretty easy, but there are many things that people don’t consider when they think about their home. So, here are ways you can improve your living conditions right now! Do Away with Clutter    The first step to improving your living conditions is eliminating clutter. This includes getting rid of clothes you don’t wear, broken old appliances, and anything else in the home that doesn’t have a purpose or isn’t valuable.  The less stuff there is…

How to Create New Habits that Stick to Make Long Lasting Change

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One of the best pieces of advice you will receive about forming new habits is that you should only form one at a time. When you attempt to change too much at once, it almost always leads to failure. This can overwhelm you, frustrate you, and give you too much to change. When this happens, you feel like you can’t accomplish what you set out to, and you won’t try again in the future. The Importance of Sticking to One New Habit at a Time You Can’t Change Everything at Once Remember that you can’t do everything at the same time, just like you can’t develop a bunch of new habits at once. This is almost impossible for anyone, since you need a good amount…