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Self Care Day Ideas to Help You Be Your Best Self

When was the last time you had a day dedicated to you? I’ll wait. Hopefully, it wasn’t too long ago. However, if you can’t remember the last time that you’ve had a day to yourself or if you are ready to plan your next “me day,” I’m sharing some self-care day ideas that will help

Why You Should Visit Anakeesta Gatlinburg at Night

What do gorgeous mountaintop views, scenic rides, a tree-based skywalk bridge, delicious restaurants, and AnaVista Tower have in common? They can all be found at Anakeesta! And if you’ve already visited the theme park during the day, make sure to put a visit to Anakeeta Gatlinburg at night on your must-do list for the next
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How to Prioritize Self Care Every Day

Very few people will deny the importance of self care. However, many people find it difficult to prioritize their own needs. With such busy schedules, it’s challenging to find enough time to focus on a self-care plan. If you are struggling to figure out how to prioritize self care, keep reading. I’m sharing many tips
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Why Self Care is So Important

What comes to mind when you think about what self care means? Do you think about your physical health or do you think about your emotional health? Or, do you think about prioritizing your own needs? Well, either way, you’re right! There are so many different definitions of this popular phrase. But, when I think

Selling on Poshmark: My Personal Experience

Have you ever wondered if people really make money selling items online? Today, I’m sharing all the details about how to make money on Poshmark! Here’s the story about how I began selling items on Poshmark. About a year ago, I came to the realization that I had too much stuff in my closets.  It
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How to Forgive Someone Who Continually Hurts You

Have you ever been wronged by someone multiple times and been told that you need to forgive that person?  You’re probably wondering how to forgive someone who continually hurts you. As long as we interact with other humans, arguments and disagreements are inevitable so it’s important for you to figure out how to forgive someone,

Books That Teach Cultural Sensitivity and Awareness

WhatCherithinks is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. This post contains affiliate links. Books that teach cultural sensitivity and awareness are flying off the shelves these days. That’s probably because cultural
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Valentine’s Day Breakfast, Brunch, and Lunch Ideas

Hey! Welcome in! If you arrived from Catt’s blog, With Love From Catt, you are in the right place. Simply read through this post and click on the link to the next blog at the end of it.  Keep reading and ‘hopping’ until you find yourself back where you started from.  Each blog will showcase a Valentine-inspired
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How to Overcome Procrastination and Increase Productivity

The hardest thing for a procrastinator to do is to do things on time. However, it is very possible to overcome procrastination and plan your day better. There are several tips that you can follow to stop procrastination. I want to share some tips to help you stop procrastinating and be productive! Raise your hand
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Why a Flexcation at the Beach is Ideal for Remote Workers and Virtual Schools Families

This post was written in partnership Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism; however, all information in this post reflects my personal opinion. The beach is a popular destination for family vacations, couples’ getaways, and girls’ trips.  But, did you know that the beach is the ideal locale for a Flexcation? Alabama’s beaches are perfect for

How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

Comparison is natural, but if not reigned in, it can become an obsession. And that’s never a good thing. But how can you stop comparing yourself to others? If you’ve struggled with this, you’re not alone. Fortunately, once you learn how to stop comparing yourself to others, it becomes a non-issue. So today, I want

75 Questions to Ask Your Teen (& How to Have Those Tough Conversations)

If you’re a parent of a teen, you know first-hand just how difficult it can be to talk through some of the more unsavory parts of life. Even with the best questions for teens at your disposal, figuring out how to talk to a teenager about school, life and other topics can be really hard.

Speaking to a Mental Health Counselor: 7 Benefits

Today is World Mental Health Day. So, what better topic to share about than the benefits of speaking to a mental health counselor? Dealing with Stress and Anxiety? What is your go-to coping mechanism for dealing with stress and anxiety? Do you seek comfort from a loved one?  Or, do you exercise to get the
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15 Practical Back-to-School Self-Care Tips for Students, Teachers, and Parents

Back to School time can be an emotional and stressful time for students, parents, and teachers. Today, I’m sharing some back-to-school self-care tips and strategies to help put everyone at ease as you head back into classrooms.  Excitement, happiness, and anxiousness mixed with nervousness, denial (how can it already be time to go back to

Remembering My Mom

My mom passed away in February of 2020. She battled multiple myeloma for ten years before succumbing to this ugly disease. After my dad passed away just three months prior, she lost her fight. When he passed away, her health declined quickly. It was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to watch. I Choose What

Why Friendships Are So Important in Our Lives

Friendship. It’s a word that we hear tossed around very often.  Have you ever wondered why friendship is so important in our life? What do you think about, or should I say who do you think about when you hear the word friendship?  Does anyone remember the song “Friends” by the group Whodini? Only me?

How to Forgive Yourself After a Big Mistake

Forgiving yourself after you’ve made a big mistake can be hard. Read hard. In addition to the disappointment and hurt that you may have caused someone else, you also have to deal with the hurt and disappointment that you have caused yourself.   Often, it’s difficult for us to move on after we’ve made a mistake. 

How to Handle Mental Health During Stressful Situations

Taking care of your mental health might sound easy, but stressful situations sometimes make it seem like an impossible task. Stress causes you to ignore how you are feeling mentally and push yourself past your limits. Situations like the current global pandemic make it easier for people to ignore their mental health due to stress. 

Why Families Should Have Family Meetings

Team Fluker was established in October of 2000.  Nearly 21 years later, we’re still going strong.  Our family consists of my husband and me and our two teenaged children.  Our oldest child is actually in his last quarter of being a teen (Yikes!) and our baby is just 23 months behind him! You can read
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8 Self-Forgiveness Exercises and Techniques That Really Work

Forgiveness is a form of self-care because it releases you from the anger and resentment you feel towards someone who has wronged you.  We’ve talked about forgiving others, but today, I want to talk about some self-forgiveness exercises, techniques, and activities that will make it easier for you to forgive yourself.  You may be wondering