Something that has been coming up a lot in conversation is around self care. It is amazing to me how many women have so much guilt wrapped around the idea. The amount of women that tell me they don’t have the time, or the resources, to have some time dedicated for themselves honestly breaks my…
Author: Pamela Hawkes
I Love Counseling
I have a Counselor. Actually, I’ve had many throughout the years and I’ve loved them all. Each helped me in different stages of my life. I guess I should note, I didn’t love them all. If we didn’t make an immediate connection, I moved along. So those that I stayed with, I loved them. I…
Her.
Comparison to others is a real thing. I will raise my hand right now and tell you that I STRUGGLE with this. I always have and I feel as though lately it has gotten worse. I am always looking to other women and comparing myself to her. I’d like to blame it on social media,…
Boundaries Around the Holidays
The holiday season can be a magical time, but can also be an extremely stressful time. It can be triggering for some, or full of too many demands and plans making us so busy that we don’t actually have the opportunity to FEEL this time of year, but most just survive through it. Tell me,…
What I Have Learned From My Three Year Old
I’ll be the first to admit, I have learned a lot from my children over the years. However, lately I have felt that I have learned a lot thanks to my middle child, so she has become my teacher of life lessons. The first thing I would say to someone who has a three year…
I Used to be Someones’ Assistant
My current role is that of vice president of fundraising for a local non profit. That did not happen overnight. I actually used to be someone’s assistant. Before that? I worked for a couple of different department stores that had uniforms that consisted of some really attractive smocks! I mean, how in the world are…
To My First Love
I was eighteen years old when I found out I was pregnant with my daughter. I was in my freshman year at college and was smitten by her father. Our relationship was brand new when we heard the news. A baby. Wow. You can imagine the thoughts, fears, worries and long list of other emotions…
Being Scared in High Heels
Today I wore my power blazer and a great pair of red high heels. I am not going to lie, red is my color and I looked bad ass in this blazer and heels. Why this outfit? Because I was afraid. I heard once that you should dress the way you want to feel. All…
Daily Practices
I started a new practice around my birthday this year. It became apparent to me that I was not living my life in gratitude and taking many things, both big and small, for granted. Something had to give as I have so many things in my life that I am so thankful for. I decided…
Work Life Satisfaction- Feeding Edition!
Being a mama that works outside of the home full time, I often struggle with the energy or time to make meals for our family. Eating at home together as much as possible as a family is something that I really strive for. Though we are really busy, something I try to make possible as…