Yes, it’s true. Even the strongest women reach a breaking point. I think it’s a misconception to think that “strength” equals “perfection.”
When it comes to how we hold our emotions in check, sometimes we’re just simply at a breaking point. We can’t make another good choice, hold back any more frustration, or take one more [...]
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The 30 Minute Meltdown
Tagged with: Being the Best YOU!, Daily Strength, Empowerment, Lessons, single mother, Strong Single Mom Network
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The New Year’s Resolutions of a Strong Single Mom
The last year is behind us. I don’t know about you, but there were DEFINITELY times when I gave my strength away.
There were times that I chose to be bitter about something (usually aimed at my kids’ dad…I’m not gonna lie!) There were times that I let my mind settle on revenge or mean-spirited thoughts. There [...]
Tagged with: Being the Best YOU!, Empowerment, New Year's Resolutions, Strong Single Mom Network
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Life Lesson from a Cocktail Waitress
It’s funny. You never really know when you’re in the middle of a life-altering moment. It’s not until you look back and see the situation from a distance that you understand the true magnitude of that moment.
I had one of those moments when I was a 19 year old cocktail waitress at a sports bar. [...]
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The Slight Edge and the Strong Single Mom
Whatever you are doing right now, take a quick break. Click here and order The Slight Edge from Amazon right now. When it arrives, take it out of it’s packaging like it’s worth millions of dollars, because it is.
I’m in the process of reading it right now, and I can’t even begin to tell you [...]
Parental Judgment and the Strong Single Mom
How many times do we feel like we’re doing it wrong because some stranger in the grocery store gives us a dirty look when our little one throws a tantrum? How often do we let guilt settle in because can’t afford to get our teenager that iPad they’re begging for? How often do we struggle [...]
Community Bridges, Inc – Celebrate. Believe. Inspire.
Celebrate. Believe. Inspire.
Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is a private non-profit organization that provides services throughout Arizona. We offer a full continuum of behavioral health programs and support the community at large. We pride ourselves on providing a full continuum of the highest quality substance abuse and mental health treatment, lifesaving interventions, support for women and [...]
Tagged with: Community Partners, Empowerment, Health Programs, Local - Arizona, Non Profit Organization
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Something GOOD is going to happen to me today!
You open your eyes, look at the clock, and realize it is time to roll out of bed. What is the first thought through your mind? Are you excited to face another day, or are you wishing you could roll over and go back to sleep. If the day ahead seems daunting, it’s time for [...]
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Posted in Articles, Strong Single Moms
New Year’s Resolutions: Why Failure is Good a Good Thing
Why broken resolutions are a good thing
Here we are, less than two weeks into the new year. How are you doing on those resolutions?
If you’re like most people, you’ve already broken at least one. When you fail at your new resolve, there’s often a negative psychological effect that occurs. You feel like you’ve failed, and [...]
Tagged with: Being the Best YOU!, Empowerment, New Year's Resolutions
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Pursue Your Passion – Melissa Nelson Interview
Passion [pash-uhn]: (noun) a strong or extravagant fondness, enthusiasm, or desire for anything
Pursue Your Passion(tm): A series on the Strong Single Mom Network that highlights people who don’t let circumstances or fear stand in the way of living their dreams.
Meet Melissa Nelson.
When I first heard of Melissa’s journey to audition for American Idol, I was inspired. At the young age of 15, [...]
