1st Day Back to Work After Maternity Leave. Was it Joyful?
It took me a long long time to get pregnant with Baby Joy Chaser. After finally becoming a mom a couple of family members asked me so is it (meaning motherhood) like you imagined. At the time I said it did not feel real. I suspected it wouldn't feel real until maternity leave ended and I was back to work and into what would be my normal routine. Well that time has come. I went back to work a few weeks ago. Being back to work has gone pretty well. We have our routine down. I've almost … READ MORE
October the 1st, A Joyful Tradition
Today is October the 1st and I am feeling sentimental. If you are a new friend, follower, or reader than you are wondering why. You see October the 1st is a significant day in my family. Today is the day we play Christmas music and start preparing for Christmas. This tradition goes back two generations. My dad’s family was poor. There were a lot of children, a little money, and a mom with a big heart. She, this mom, who was my grandmother, though she passed away before I was born, would start … READ MORE
How to Keep Your Joy When You Lose Your Confidence.
Even the most confident amongst us goes through occasional periods of time where they don't feel very confident. I happen to be in the midst of one if those times right now. I can say for a fact that lacking confidence is a huge Joy Thief. So this post is about how to keep your Joy when you lose your confidence. In general I tend to be a pretty confident woman. This has not happened naturally. It is the result of my parents constantly speaking positivity and encouragement into me for 30 … READ MORE
Joyfully Positive Self-Talk Via Affirmations
Joyfully Positive Self-Talk Via Affirmations It's August and I am challenging you to focus on positive self-talk via Affirmations. It's easy to say no negative self-talk but it is hard to do in reality. Last week I shared in my IG stories how my thoughts turned negative upon receiving a complement. So, I struggle with it as well, though way less than I used to. One of the best ways to curb negative self-talk is by replacing it with positive self-talk. Affirmations are statements of … READ MORE
6 Tips for Joyful Travel With A Newborn
A couple of weeks ago Baby Joy Chaser and I went on our first getaway. It was just a quick trip to Atlantic City for a few days. I was super anxious about the trip but overall it went well. I drove to Atlantic City alone with Baby Joy Chaser. We met up with my family at the hotel. I did vlog (video blog) the entire trip so I won't give you the play by play. What I will do, is give you 6 tips for joyful travel with a newborn based off of my experience. Plan your travel times around baby's … READ MORE
