15 inspirational quotes for Empty Nesters Posted on March 7May 31 Here are 15 inspirational quotes to help empty nesters to let go, move on and embrace the new phase in their lives. Our constant involvement in our children’s lives is what helps us to do our parenting job well when they are small. However, as they grow older and develop more independence, we have to start letting go. Navigating this transition as our children gradually become more independent can be tricky. However, holding on too tight when they are fully grown is a mistake. Letting go is essential if we want to maintain healthy relationships with them. Remember that you are exactly where you need to be, so embrace the new phase you are facing. Don’t be afraid to face your fears and lean into the future. I know that I never want to make my children feel guilty for living their own lives. I don’t ever want them to relate to me because they feel that they should. Life consists of a series of natural changes and if you keep moving forward, you will find freedom and perhaps make discoveries about yourself in the process that may just surprise you.
Inspiration Using art to express your grief Posted on July 5July 5 When you are experiencing extreme emotions, art gives you a way of venting in a safe way. No matter how disturbing the art you create, it’s much healthier to express these emotions than bottling them up inside. Expressing and transforming feelings into visual images helps you to heal. It gives… Read More
5 simple actions to improve your day Posted on September 28February 15 Some little actions on a daily basis go a long way towards improving your day. Before you know it, they will become daily habits: Drink a glass of warm water with lemon and wait about 15 minutes before eating breakfast. Your body will thank you because lemons are loaded with… Read More
Inspiration Don’t live your whole life on autopilot Posted on February 24 Humans are creatures of habit. Much of our day-to-day life is repetitive. We all know that feeling of getting into the car and arriving at work without being able to recount the exact details of the journey. When we repeat actions on a daily basis, we use up less energy… Read More