Knowing that other people have similar experiences helps us feel connected, it’s comforting to know that we’re not alone. Below are contribution boards that I started with my gal-pals at several workshop gatherings. My hope it to continue adding to them with suggestions from you, if you’re comfortable sharing your thoughts.
24 years of marriage | A narcissistic relationship | Addiction | Cancer “twice” | COVID | Divorce | Realizing that I can only count on myself in hard times | My own negative thoughts | Divorce | Daughters navigating puberty | 2x C-section | My choices | Losing family | Raising children | Losing sight of who I am
Active listening | Being authentic | Being calm, even when the waves of life are high | Being mindful | Being thankful | Carving out “me” time | Compromising | Confidence | Creating boundaries | Finding me | Finding my happy | Forgiving my mom | Forgiving myself | Learning to be okay with other people not knowing my side of the story | Living with intention | Not reacting | Not saying “sorry” so much | Self-love | Self-reflection turning into actions | Stepping out of my shell | Taking compliments
Take a bath | Dinner out with friends | A book, cup of tea, and the couch | Saying “no” to events I don’t want to attend | Finding a new craft project | Watching cheesy rom-coms
Not living | Not figuring out my life purpose | My adult kids telling me I didn’t fight hard enough for them | Working in my current job until retirement
Silence is the best answer for those who don’t understand you | Learn to be okay with other people not knowing your side of the story | You are the sum of the people you surround yourself with | Remember your P’s & Q’s | Bottom line: it’s your life, live it your way | Always return a borrowed car with a full tank of gas | If you’re not 5 minutes early, you’re late
Redwood Forest | Saltwater beaches | Hiking trail | Deck at home with a glass of wine | Loud, noisy concert | Home with my family | Dinner with friends | Shopping day with my gal-pals
Hot Air Balloon Ride | Horseback Riding | Ropes Course | Half Marathon | Seattle Underground Tour | High Tea at the Empress in Victoria | Pole Dancing Class | Comedy Night | New Orleans Ghost Walk | Ziplining | Glassblowing | Kayaking Weekend | Campfire on the Beach | Meteor Shower | Casino Night | Goat Yoga | Bingo | Kalaloch Tree of Life | Dune Buggies | Skydiving | Hire a Psychic
Have ideas to contribute? Message me so I can add them!