How to Improve Family Relationships

I live in a small lake town in Alabama.  Everybody pretty much knows everybody here.  I worked at the (yep, I said the) local high school for several years.  One day, one of my coworkers said to me, “Why is it that every time I see one person in your family, I see all four

29 Motivating Quotes to Help You Put Yourself First

No matter what’s going on in life, it’s important to not get overcome by all of the chaos. You should always allow yourself to partake in some self-care activities. Dealing life can be hard, and there are sometimes situations where you’ve had to put others—whether that’s your family, partner, work, or friends—first. However, there comes
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Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone

The comfort zone is a great place to hang out, isn’t it?  Doing what you’ve always done, going where you’ve always gone, eating what you’ve always eaten, and wearing what you’ve always worn is wonderful, right?  It’s easy.  It’s safe. It’s comfortable.  Besides, you can’t mess up if you stick to what you know. I’m

5 Healthy Habits for Fall

As the seasons begin to change and that beautiful fall weather approaches, there is no better time to fall into healthy habits.  Here are some suggestions for developing some healthy habits this Fall.   Imagine your ideal self. The version of you that’s happy and living a full life. Now, it’s not realistic to expect to
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Free Self-Care Ideas

Is money keeping you from practicing self-care regularly?  If so, let me let you in on a little secret.  There are several free self-care activities that are effective and accessible to anyone who is in need of some downtime to relax and recharge.  You deserve self-care.  And even if you’re not splurging on something extravagant,
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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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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

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

Universal Studios Orlando: My Five Favorite Attractions

Universal Studios Orlando is home to the ultimate movie and television tie-in attractions. My daughter and I recently visited Universal Studios Orlando with some friends, and we had an absolute blast!  I’ve compiled a list of my favorite five experiences at the storied theme park, which you absolutely can’t miss.  I’m sure that I’ll need

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?