by Ashley Olivine | Jul 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
The worst story in the world is when “someday” becomes never. We’ve all heard it. “Someday” we will have *fill in the blank* or achieve that big dream. That thought is a great spark. It’s the start of making it happen. There are...
by Ashley Olivine | Jun 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
One of the most common challenges I hear from my community is stress. There’s a never-ending list of things to do. On top of that, there’s the emotional load of thinking through and keeping track of all the things. Let’s talk about how to shift from...
by Ashley Olivine | May 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
There’s something gloomy creeping across the motherhood community. I’m not going to hide or deny it because that would be a disservice to humanity. Let’s face it to change it. Far too many moms are frustrated, overwhelmed, unfulfilled, and unhappy....
by Ashley Olivine | Apr 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
This one could go either way: heavy or inspirational. Perhaps it will be both. You can be the judge… but remember, what you decide probably has more to do with how you’re thinking about it than anything else. My recommendation is to check in with yourself...
by Ashley Olivine | Mar 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
You thought it would be different, Lonely Mom. You weren’t exactly sure what it would be like, but it turned out to be all kinds of soul-crushing lonely you never expected. Sure there were others around you all along. However, they’re mere bystanders...
by Ashley Olivine | Feb 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
Life hits hard sometimes. You know what I’m talking about. It’s those times when you’re doing all the things, working so hard, and still get knocked on your ass. That’s why it’s important to remember the power of the pause. Visualize a...
by Ashley Olivine | Jan 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
Have you ever poured yourself into making a big, important, meaningful plan… just to have it all come crashing down? I’m going to tell you a personal story about when that happened to me. It wasn’t the first time, and it surely won’t be the...
by Ashley Olivine | Dec 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Hello my dear reader. This one is going to be a bit more personal. It’s a topic that has been popping up over and over again lately. Actually, it has basically been repeatedly crashing into me. That’s how I knew I HAD to write about it. Let’s make a...
by Ashley Olivine | Nov 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Gratitude is an emotion or feeling that can be shown through actions and behaviors. It involves feeling thankful or acknowledging the good. Research has been done on this topic and it has been found that gratitude can improve quality of life, physical and mental...
by Ashley Olivine | Oct 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Why don’t kids come with a manual? Sure there are plenty of books and other resources, but they can be confusing. There’s so much contradicting advice. Plus, every kid, parent, and life situation is different. When things finally settle a little something...
