So, how did I overcome the breastfeeding trauma, baby blues, and everything that smashed me those days? More than a deliberate effort on my end, here’s what I was led to hold on to…
First-Time Mom Trauma & Blues
February 20, 2017. We finally met our dear Chadric Noah. He was our much-awaited bundle of joy, but too soon and sudden, I drowned, feeling everything was more like an overwhelming chunk of responsibility. Sharing this to help first-time expectant mothers be more prepared than I was.
Years After a Loss: Is it okay to remember? To still cry?
“The pain never really goes away,” said most of the people I know who have lost a loved one, moreso those who have lost a child. A good percentage of you stumble upon my site looking for encouragement through a trying time in life, particularly through a season of grief. So, does the pain never really…
Productivity P # 4: Persistence
The dictionary defines persistence as the “firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.” You’re not going to feel enthusiastic about planning or using that planner every day. Real productivity is more than just being productive when you feel like it.
Love or Nothing
If I speak with human eloquence and angelic ecstasy but don’t love, I’m nothing but the creaking of a rusty gate. 1 Corinthians 13:1 MSG
Productivity P #3: Planning (Digital Tools)
There are so many digital tools out there and if you’re like me who is on an anti-purchase, anti-subscription budget, these two tools are my go-to productivity tools. I love that they’re free, and I love that they work so well!
Behind the Name: Chadric Noah
I personally believe that the name parents give to their children are important. It’s one of the first declarations parents can make over the lives of their children. I’m glad my husband shares the same belief! Sharing with you what’s behind the name of our first son. ❤️
Productivity P #3: Planning (Tips 2 & 3)
On my last post, I gave you Planning Tip 1. Here are Planning Tips 2 &3. ? Whether you’re using a planner (may I recommend this one) or a digital of sorts (will share my recommended tools on my next post), these planning tips will help you get more out of your chosen planning buddy.
Productivity P #3: Planning (Tip 1)
Thanks for following my 4 P’s of Productivity weekly! I wrote about the first P: Purpose here, and the second P: Prayer here. I hope that these first three posts have helped you be a tad more productive the past few weeks. Now I’ll be talking about the third P: Planning.
Productivity P #2: Prayer
No, we’re not going to be weird. We’re simply going to tap on God’s grace so that we can go through our day as productive as possible. This is not to diminish the power of prayer and God’s grace in our lives, but to bring that power and that grace even to our work.