Originally published by Hers Magazine at www.hers-magazine.com. I thought I knew what I wanted out of life – go to college, get my degree, work in my field of choice, get married, live in the suburbs in my 3 bed/2.5 bath home with the spacious backyard, along with my 2.5 kids and 2 dogs. That plan changed, however, when I […]
Trying to have a conversation with your teen can be quite challenging, to say the least. It’s like pulling teeth to get any sort of information from him/her. It’s extremely important, however, to know what’s going on in your child’s life. Snooping around is one option, but if your teen ever finds out, the trust […]
Life can get pretty hectic, especially if you’re a full-time working mom or dad while simultaneously trying to raise a happy and healthy family. Attempting to balance it all may seem like an impossible task and the guilt that comes along with not spending enough time with your family can be overwhelming, but don’t throw […]
So you’ve found that special someone- someone with whom you’d like to spend the rest of your life and you’re ready to make that next move- marriage. Getting married- it’s one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make- one that will change your life forever- but before taking such a huge step, consider attending counseling. […]
I have fibromyalgia, a chronic illness which causes extreme fatigue, overall pain, muscle stiffness and muscle weakness- just to name a few of the symptoms. Dealing with a chronic illness is no easy task, to say the least, and although there are times when I feel like giving up and falling into the deep, dark […]
Sometimes it can be really hard to start your day off with a great attitude, especially when life gets in the way. Issues can occur at any time, whether you’re dealing with pressure at work, financial issues or trouble in your marriage/relationship or with your children, so staying positive may be the last thing on […]
We all go through difficult times in our lives- stress from work, depression, loss of a loved one, anxiety, marital problems, divorce, trauma, etc.,- and for the most part, we are able to cope with these issues on our own. When those difficulties begin to affect our lives in detrimental ways- whether socially, mentally and/or […]
Hi, my name is Alicia, and I like to be in control….of everything! At least, that’s how I used to be. My need for control stems from my anxiety, which stems from having the chronic illness, fibromyalgia, a condition that causes extreme fatigue, overall pain, cognitive dysfunction, muscle stiffness and weakness- plus so much more. […]
Anger is a natural emotion experienced by all of us, and feeling angry is normal and healthy. When your anger becomes explosive, volatile and hurtful, however, then it’s time to change how you express your anger so that it no longer takes control of your emotions. Here are 5 tips to help you express your […]
We all experience anxiety at times, whether you’re stressed at work or dealing with issues at home, and those anxious feelings can start to affect your life in negative ways: difficulty sleeping, eating or concentrating, irritability, headaches, nausea, hot flashes- the list goes on and on. Here are three tips to help you cope with […]
