By being SMART, spoonies can accomplish anything. How many goals or resolutions have you made so far this year? Research shows that an estimated 95% of us will drop those resolutions by January 31st. That means that most likely we’ll both drop our resolutions and goals sometime in the next…

It’s time to turn our thoughts on the other stressor of the season: how we spend our time. Last week, my holiday thoughts centered on my small shopping budget and my kids’ big expectations. I came to the conclusion that it isn’t their expectations that I was trying to exceed…

How I’m clawing my way back to life as a writer after a midlife baby About five years ago, I started thinking about what I wanted to be when I grew up. My youngest daughter at the time only had a few more years in high school which meant I…

Advice from one anxious writer to another — Being a creative person is hard. It’s full of doubts that creep up in every shadow, corner, or quiet moment in our minds. It’s time we start believing in ourselves so we can impact the world. We plug into communities of artists, writers, and musicians where we encourage and support…

And, one way that it doesn’t… I’ve struggled with anxiety and panic disorder for many years now. Early in my years as a mother, I was fairly carefree and healthy — both mentally and physically. I felt like I was on fire as a parent. When my anxiety ninja attacked…