A friend of mine posted a Facebook status today. It slapped me in the face as I realized I was doing exactly what she told me to resist. It reminded me that I’m not okay–and that’s okay. Take a look: “Good morning, this is your periodic reminder that we’re still in a crisis despite time …
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Elimination of the Word “But”
Eliminating the word “but” from my vocabulary has been an effort I have consciously worked toward for many, many months now, and it has not been easy. The word “but” is so ingrained in the way we speak, write, and even think, especially these days. “I know that I’m stressed right now, but other people …
It’s Okay to Feel, It’s Not Okay to Act: A Coronavirus Conundrum
We are living in an ongoing trauma. What is happening to the world, collectively and currently, is a trauma. A trauma is an upsetting event that can have lasting psychological consequences, and some of those consequences are starting to show up already. It is okay to feel any feelings whatsoever about what is happening in …
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It’s Easier to be Angry Than Upset, but it isn’t Better.
The other day, I was reading one of my favorite chapter books to my fourth graders, and a scene arose in which the main character, Sal, yelled at her dad. He was trying to discuss Sal’s mom, who had left the family, saying she needed to find herself. Sal refused to have the conversation with …
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“I’m Fine” and Other Lies that Degrade a Relationship
Picture this: you’ve had a really long day at work. A project you thought was complete actually needed more work last minute in order for you to meet your goals for the week. You forgot your lunch and only had time to eat some cold leftover pizza. One of your coworkers said something to you …
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Life in Lisa's Bubble 