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Goodbye Mom Guilt: Good Things Utah
Motherhood is a beautiful journey filled with love, joy, and precious moments. However, it can also be accompanied by an all-too-familiar feeling: mom guilt. Mom guilt is a complex emotion that arises from various sources, including unrealistic societal expectations, lack of practical support, unequal distribution of childcare and housework, and negative self-talk. We'll explore six empowering strategies to help you overcome mom guilt and embrace motherhood on your own terms.
Breaking free of people pleasing: Good Things Utah
People pleasing can manifest in various ways, stemming from factors such as female socialization, heightened sensitivity, or early childhood experiences influenced by family dynamics. As a child, the need to keep your parents content to avert their outbursts, rejection, or abuse likely led to the adoption of people-pleasing as a coping mechanism. Regardless of its origins, it's possible to transform your relational patterns as an adult.
4 Common Marriage Myths: Good Things Utah
Marriage is one of the most important relationships, but it can also be one of the most confusing! There are so many false beliefs and marriage myths perpetuating about what a good marriage really looks like.
Is It Ever Okay To Lie In A Relationship? Good Things Utah
We've all heard the saying that honesty's the best policy, and it's not hard to understand how lying is really bad for relationships. But is there ever a time when it's okay to be less than 100% truthful?
Aspirational Shame in Motherhood: The Motherhood Tribe Podcast
I recently had the opportunity to discuss aspirational shame in mothers with Katy and Valerie of "The Motherhood Tribe" podcast. Aspirational shame is a topic I've written about for many years and refers to the feelings of guilt or unworthiness that some women experience when they have desires or ambitions outside of their home and family life.
Who's in Charge Here?: At Last She Said It Podcast
I recently got to speak with Cynthia and Susan of the "At Last She Said It" podcast about the topic of authority as it relates to receiving revelation for our lives. In our discussion, we talk about what to do when personal authority and general authority seem to conflict, how to differentiate while still remaining part of the Church community, and how to claim stewardship for our own lives.