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    Attachment Pain

    November 2, 2020 By Lieza 2 Comments 0

    Working on Our Own Healing

    This has been a big year, for all of us. It’s been an interesting season in our household as my husband was furloughed the majority of the year, and I …

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    January 23, 2020 By Kristy Leave a Comment 0

    Building Joy Again

    Joy - we all know it is a good thing, right? But when I learned that brain scientists have discovered our brains run on the fuel of joy, and that joy …

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    March 21, 2019 By Jen 2 Comments 0

    Only You Will Do!

    On a recent trip to our old stomping grounds in Illinois, my sons begged me to see some of their friends for a playdate. Now that we live in Michigan, …

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    October 18, 2018 By Jen 5 Comments 0

    When You Are Not Enough

    I was recently praying with a friend about a big decision looming on the horizon for my family. While praying, I noticed some fear begin to emerge …

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    April 12, 2018 By Jen 6 Comments 0

    A Moving Experience

    Just before falling asleep the other night, my 8-year-old son, Matthew, wandered out of his room searching for me. When I walked him back to bed, I …

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    March 8, 2018 By Jen 3 Comments 0

    Remaining A Well-Watered Garden During A Drought

    My husband and I were recently on a trip without my sons. Traveling without children feels strange at first because I feel like I forget something …

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    October 26, 2017 By Jen Coursey 3 Comments 1

    Behavior Tells A Story

    The last month has been incredibly chaotic. On top of an exceptionally busy time with my ministry responsibilities, we have also been in the midst of …

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    Much like we need to put our own oxygen mask on fi Much like we need to put our own oxygen mask on first, we also need to be in relational mode with ourselves first. What types of things do you do to love yourself well?
    Some days it's enough just to stay in relational m Some days it's enough just to stay in relational mode (aka keeping our relational circuits/RC's on.) And at times, that's the most important thing we do that day! If you're not sure whether you're in relational mode or not, take a look back at yesterday's post.
    Here's a helpful list to know if you're in relatio Here's a helpful list to know if you're in relational mode and your relational circuits are on. (Remember C.A.K.E!) ⁠
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    We all have difficult seasons and circumstances th We all have difficult seasons and circumstances that burn us out. When this happens, everything from children to family can feel burdensome! This doesn’t mean you love them any less. It means your brain is running in a diminished state where joy is now out of reach. Learn how to stay relational with your family and keep joy levels high.
    Day 24 from our free gift: a dinner table game! Gi Day 24 from our free gift: a dinner table game! Give this fun game a try and let us know how it goes. More ideas like this on thrivingmamas.org/blog
    Have you gotten your free copy of our 30 Days for Have you gotten your free copy of our 30 Days for a More Joy-Filled Home? If so, what was your favorite activity? If not, what are you waiting for? 😜
    "A mother is someone who can take the place of all "A mother is someone who can take the place of all others, but whose place no one else can take."
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