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Anger, Current News, Depression, General, Stress

Choosing Joy in the Midst of Despair

“Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.” Henri Nouwen It may seem odd to consider this on the day that Michael Brown’s family must bury their son. The murder, injustice, and despair can make joy seem impossible or certainly unattainable. And sadly Michael Brown no…

Anger, Anxiety, Self-care, Stress

Give Yourself a Time Out!

So often kids are given a time-out for acting up or acting out. Maybe they’re irritable, tired, or hungry. But as parents, teachers, and eye witnesses know, they just aren’t acting right! So they go to time-out, cool off, take time away from the stressful situation and regroup. There are some simple lessons for us…

Anxiety, Confidence, General, Relationships, Self-care, Self-love, Stress

Want New Opportunities? Close Some Doors!

Why is it so hard for us to say no to one thing so that we can say yes to another? Are we stuck on this concept that we can have everything that we want all of the time? Do we really believe that we can have absolutely everything without making sacrifices? When my husband…

General, Self-care, Stress

Make a Summer of Fun Instead of Regret

With summer unofficially here it’s time to prepare for the season. As you have more responsibilities (career, children, partners, homes, etc.) relaxation and enjoyment doesn’t just happen. You have to actively prepare and plan for it. Rather than kick yourself at the end of the summer with a long list of “I wish I had”…

Anxiety, General, Self-care, Self-esteem, Self-love, Stress

Transition is Hard! Change your Clothes to Make it Easier

Moving from one activity to the next can be really challenging. Though it may seem simple, switching gears from work to break time to work and then home is a difficult one. Different roles require different parts of ourselves to be at the forefront. The outspoken leader at work may require a shift when coming home…

General, Self-care, Self-esteem, Self-love, Stress

Juggling Tips for Superwomen

Superwomen are used to juggling an enormous amount of responsibility and tasks at any given moment. Though they may be tired, overwhelmed, and even frustrated they keep juggling until something eventually drops. Whether you have too many responsibilities, don’t have enough support, or just because you’re human, at some point you’ll drop the ball. You…

Anxiety, Depression, Friendships, General, Self-care, Self-esteem, Self-love, Stress

Solving the Superwoman Complex

Many women suffer from what I consider the Superwoman Complex. They juggle many responsibilities and roles, strive for perfection, and look like they have it all. Yet there is a significant cost to the image of having it all together all of the time. Perfection is impossible. And striving for perfection gives you a constant…

Current News, Family, Friendships, General, Self-care, Self-esteem, Stress

Make your Mama Proud!

Since the beginning of 2014 The Ladipo Group posts Self-Care Monday Tips on social media each Monday as a way to support and encourage you to care for yourself as well as you care for others. As we celebrate Women’s Month this March I think about the incredible women who did not have the choice and opportunities that…

Anger, Anxiety, General, Relationships, Self-care, Self-love, Stress

Asking for Help is an Act of Self-Care

Many of us are overwhelmed and busy running around trying to meet all of our responsibilities. And we often overlook the one thing that can bring us instant relief. Asking for help. As simple as is may sound it’s not always easy. Asking for help means admitting that you can’t do it all by your…

Confidence, General, Relationships, Self-care, Self-esteem, Self-love, Stress

Say No Like You Mean It

Do you ever find yourself saying Yes when you should be saying No? Do you kick yourself for agreeing to something that you have no time or interest in doing? Are you resentful because you said yes when you should have said no? Then it’s time to learn how to say no! This isn’t an…

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