Stayed for the Dogs: Love, Loyalty, and the Silent Sacrifices We Make
Sometimes the most heart-wrenching decisions we face don’t come with dramatic ultimatums or explosive endings. Sometimes, they happen quietly—one compromise at a time, one day after another, as you slowly realize the life you’re living no longer fits who you are. He stayed for the dogs. Not because he was content. Not because love was […]
10 Signs Anger Management May Be Right For You
We all experience anger from time to time – it’s a normal human emotion that can actually be quite healthy when expressed appropriately. But for some of us, uncontrolled anger can create an ugly stamp on our daily lives, relationships, and overall well-being. If you’re wondering whether your uncontrolled anger might be a problem, and […]
Is Parallel Parenting Right For Us? Co-Parenting vs Parallel Parenting After Divorce
During a separation or divorce involving children, one of the major decisions likely to be on everyone’s mind is how to move forward with parenting together while living apart. It can feel confusing and overwhelming to navigate these waters with everything else going on! Thankfully – you’re not alone. Ample research has been done in […]
Journey Back to Joy: Finding Inspiration Through Loss and Grief
At some point in our lives, each of us has dealt with loss. Whether a move, divorce, or the death of a friend or family member, loss can be devastating and confusing. The pain associated with loss is inevitable. Choosing to make meaning from that pain, however difficult, can be life changing. I have experienced […]
Happy New Year from Paula Fendley & Co.!
For many, the last few months of the year are a strange sort of transitional space. A pause between what you were and who you imagine yourself to be starting January 1st. Like a computer glitching, we want to reboot and start everything fresh. But we aren’t computers. We are people with a myriad of […]
Living in the Moment
I took my dogs to the dog park the other day and had a moment of clarity. I tried to get the two adorable labradoodles to avoid mud puddles because one in particular loves to take a mud bath whenever possible. Just when I thought the coast was clear, the blonde dog, Garfunkel found a […]
Music is My Doctor: Tunes Can Heal the Soul
“Music is the doctor, it makes you feel like you want to…Music is the doctor of my soul.” From pop to classical, music is a powerful tool that can help you reset your energy and help you heal. It can calm anxiety, lift one’s mood, ease pain and be a distraction from challenging situations. Most […]
Scoring Your Personal Best
Who would have ever thought I would be playing Fantasy Football and then become attached to my players? I now read my ESPN notifications, seek advice from my son, the expert on all things sports, and watch the headlines for injuries and all kinds of football news. I root for individual players who I hope […]
Keys to Thriving While Working from Home
COVID 19 has changed our lives immeasurably. Our homes have become workplaces and for some, classrooms. Many of us now juggle two jobs: After setting up workstations, we’ve had to tackle learning online platforms and scheduling the school day. To remain productive, we’ve had to adapt. Case in point, did you ever have so many […]