Circling the Sandbox

08/20/2023

Summer may be coming to a close (in the academic calendar sense 😝), but it isn’t over yet!

06/16/2023

Let this be your sign to rest and give yourself a break. Life gets rough sometimes, especially when you're a parent. While setting our sights high can lead to growth and pursuing our dreams, unrealistic expectations can leave us feeling less than. When we misstep or make a blundering mistake, giving ourselves grace can shift our perspective and release negative thinking and stress. So if you need a little grace, these 5 Steps to Giving Yourself Grace can transform a challenging situation. Click the link below for these quick steps and some laughs.

https://circlingthesandbox.com/5-steps-to-giving-yourself-grace/

The concept of grace has evolved and crept into mental health conversations. Here are five steps to giving yourself grace.

06/16/2023

For those of you who don’t know already, I’ve been published in Motherly again! For anyone dealing with toddler tantrums, read this and know you’re not alone. ❤️

Every child throws a public tantrum. Here's some advice from one mom to other moms who are all dealing with meltdowns in public. Category : Parenting, Toddler

05/14/2023

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Happy Mother's Day to all our mamas out there! We see you, and we love you 💜

05/13/2023

It be like that sometimes 😂

We are all just doing our best, mama. 💜

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05/08/2023

Gotta love the May babies! 🐛🦋

Wondering about the reasons May babies are special? Here's what you need to know if you have a May due date or babies born in May. Category : Baby

04/24/2023

Trying to discover a new creative outlet but not sure where to start?
With spring upon us ( and after a brief hiatus) I’m feeling refreshed and bursting at the seams with creative energy. Which inspired this blog post, 7 Questions to Finding a Creative Outlet. Link is in bio!
Along with humor, I find creativity to be one of the practices highly beneficial for mental health that isn’t discussed a whole lot. Just as humor is subjective, creative exploits are as well.
So here are 7 questions I’ve found helpful when trying to find a new creative outlet. What makes you feel creative? I’d love to hear about it in the comments!

03/28/2023

Life throws obstacles our way. It’s not a reflection of your worth for achieving your goals. Change the plan to get to the goal. Don’t change the goal!

03/21/2023

Authors don’t forget who their main character is, and neither should you. Make your life story one worth writing about.

03/19/2023

Ever considered blogging as a hobby, but not sure how to start a blogging? Then these 7 steps can help!
My expectations were low when learning how to blog. I just knew I wanted to learn something new and harness my love of writing in a way that would showcase my creativity while helping others.
If you’ve been on the fence about starting a blog as a form of self-care, these preliminary steps can make it less daunting. The full descriptions are on the blog, and the post is linked below!

https://circlingthesandbox.com/7-steps-to-blogging-as-a-hobby/

03/14/2023

Although we exist in systems that tell us we equal what we produce and our value is the money attached to that production, know that you intrinsically have value.
I’m currently in the middle of a career break to care for my toddler while taking freelancing gigs on the side. There is privilege in being able to opt out of the traditional workforce. 100%. But there is also guilt and shame that comes with not making money for the household.
So for anyone not making money or just underpaid and overworked, know that your value is so much more than money.

03/07/2023

For those achieving all they’d hoped, you suddenly realize you’re becoming not just the role model you needed in childhood but also the one you wanted.
This was a big aha moment for me today when I accepted my clinical field placement for next year where I’ll be doing individual and group therapy. I’m even going to get to experience some equine therapy! (And I’m fangirling super hard about that one).
The point of this affirmation is don’t forget how far you’ve come. You’re doing big things and little you is simply in awe.