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Things I get less of now that I’m a mother:⁣ 1

Things I get less of now that I’m a mother:⁣
1. Sleep.⁣😴
2. Alone time.⁣
3. Selfishness.⁣
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Things I have more of now that I’m a mother:⁣
1. Laughter.⁣
2. Smiles.⁣
3. Hilarious explosive 💩, toots and burps that seem way too manly to be coming from a tiny little being (see no. 1).⁣
4. Joy. Pure joy.⁣💛
5. Fulfillment and love like I’ve never felt before.⁣
6. Awe and wonder at the miracles and blessings in my life.⁣✨
7. Personal growth and development in unexpected, new, and wonderful ways.⁣
8. Opportunities to exercise and grow my faith and patience.⁣
9. Personal revelation and inspiration.⁣
10. Creative capacity.⁣🎶
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I could continue this list of what I’ve gained as a mom forever! Being a mother certainly has its ups and downs. But the good by far outweighs the bad, and the happy outweighs the sad in every sense!⁣
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So grateful for these tiny hands that I get to hold every day, and for the opportunity to become more and better than I ever could on my own by being his mama.

What’s your favorite part of autumn? The leaves

What’s your favorite part of autumn? The leaves have already started changing in the mountains! 🍁🍂

I’m loving this slow transition into the season- lighting my favorite candles, enjoying the last of our favorite local peaches and raspberries, and listening to my autumn gold playlist while we drive.

Follow my playlist for the perfect chill, acoustic soundtrack for fall! Link in my stories and bio.

Can you tell by looking at this picture that I was

Can you tell by looking at this picture that I was struggling with major postpartum depression and anxiety?⁣ I can’t!
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I may have been smiling on the outside, but I felt a crushing weight on the inside that I carried with me every day until very recently.⁣
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I know from my own recent struggles that you CAN find ways to fight the dark, hopeless thoughts and feelings that come with depression and be filled with light and joy again. I feel such empathy and compassion towards anyone who has had similar experiences and didn’t speak up or get help.⁣
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I have found that while meditation, sleep, physical exercise, prayer, counseling, and a healthy diet are all essential, sometimes you also need medication or medical intervention to help your mind and body heal. And that is OK and nothing to be ashamed of!⁣
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The more I talk to others about depression, anxiety, and mental health, the more I realize how many of us suffer from these things and never say anything about it. We’re ashamed or embarrassed or it seems like everyone else has it all together and makes life “look easy”, and we don’t want to be the Debbie Downer with depression.⁣

Well guess what?! We NEED to talk about it! It’s good and healthy and healing to talk about it. Chances are lots of people you know or follow are struggling, too, even if they look “fine” on the outside or on social media.
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Today is #worldsuicidepreventionday. If you are lonely, miserably sad, feeling low and hopeless, under tremendous stress, or struggling with debilitating anxiety, please tell someone. You can get help! You can heal. You do not have to suffer and struggle alone.⁣
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Sending my love to anyone who reads this and is silently suffering. You are loved. You are of infinite worth. You are treasured!⁣
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If you’ve had similar experiences (postpartum or other mental health challenges) I’ve tagged some great resources and pray that you’ll have the courage to open your heart to someone you trust and get the help you need so that you can find light and hope again!💛

#postpartumdepressionawareness #worthlivingfor

Have you ever heard of a gratitude signpost? It’

Have you ever heard of a gratitude signpost? It’s a physical reminder- something you see, feel, or experience every day that gives you the chance to pause and reflect with gratitude. ⁣
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I’ve decided that my gratitude sign post is going to be water! 💦 ⁣
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Every time I drink, feel, use, or hear water I’ll try to stop for a moment and lean into a spirit of gratitude.💧I’ve already felt more conscious and grateful as I’ve carefully washed my hands with and sipped on clean water throughout the day. ⁣
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Taking frequent moments to think about all of the abundance that I have been blessed with helps me to find joy and to feel present in my life.⁣
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If this idea resonates with you, I’d love to know what your sign post will be!

Happy birthday to my sweet little sister @mandigar

Happy birthday to my sweet little sister @mandigardiner!🎂🎉I love this girl for countless reasons, but mostly for her wit and willingness to always loiter with me by the food table. What a brave and sweet soul she is!💛

Tell me about yourselves, friends! Since most of u

Tell me about yourselves, friends! Since most of us aren’t embarking on any world travels right now, I would love to get a glimpse of the world through YOU!
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+ Where are you from?⁣
+ What’s the most delicious food/dish from your home state or country that I need to try?⁣
+ If you could travel anywhere in the world right now where would you go?⁣
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I’ll start!⁣
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+ I’m a dual citizen of the United States 🇺🇸 and Canada 🇨🇦, and have lived in Utah, Washington, California, North Carolina and Hawaii.⁣
+ I LOVE Açaí bowls, which are technically Brazilian, but I first had them when I moved to Hawaii for college!! OHOHO! I can TASTE the passion fruit honey! 🍯 ⁣
+ I would book a flight to Switzerland or Tahiti in a heartbeat!⁣
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Your turn!🤙🏻

P.S. These photos were taken in some of the most wondrous places in the world we’ve traveled to! Kauai, New Zealand, Banff, Italy, England & Australia.

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