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Self-care

Encouraging books for exhausted women, especially moms - These reading lists for fiction and non-fiction are full of encouragement, strength, and hope. Some include the words and truth of God and some are purely for fun and escape. Written by teachers of faith and full of truths from the heart. Lots of great book ideas here, perfect for summer reading or anytime.

15 Encouraging Books for Exhausted Women

25 Simple & Easy Habits to Make You a Happy Mom Even When Life is Hard

28 ways to turn around a bad day - You need a pick me up and Christian inspiration when you're having a bad day. At home, at work, or in any area of life, these tips and remedies are motivation to cheer you up. What to do one a bad day to fix your attitude and feel better. Great for mom but appropriate for men and teens too.

28 Ways to Turn Around a Bad Day

36 Quotes & Bible Verses for when you're having a bad day - This inspiration and encouragement from God can turn around a bad day. You need a pick me up and Christian inspiration when you're having a bad day. At home, at work, or in any area of life, these scriptures and words from Jesus Christ and others are motivation to cheer you up. What to do one a bad day to fix your attitude and feel better. Great for mom but appropriate for all women, men, and teens too.

36 Quotes & Bible Verses for When You’re Having a Bad Day

25 simple habits to become a better person - Good, kind, successful people do certain things every day. These 28 tips will help with motivation and leadership. Become more like Jesus Christ every day.

28 Simple Habits to Become a Better Person

A prayer for when you're overwhelmed with life and anxious. Jesus The Rock can help restore faith and peace in your life even when things seem hopeless. These scriptures and truths from God will bring peace and strength to your heart. Quotes from The Lord.

A Prayer for When You’re Anxious and Overwhelmed with Life

Moving on when you're stuck in grief - Grieving is so hard and sad, but it is so true that the only way through it is through it. Words and truths from my life when I lost my mom and watched a movie called Hachi about a dog who waited his entire life for his owner to come home. The feelings of the heart are real, and saying I miss you is natural, but letting go is beautiful and natural and essential.

On Grief, Moving On, and the Movie that Made Me Cry Myself to Sleep

8 things every every frazzle mom needs to hear - Parenting makes you overwhelmed, weary, tired, and grumpy. These 8 truths from God and other moms will help you to cheer up and stay positive even in the challenges of motherhood.

8 Things Every Frazzled Mom Needs to Hear

14 awesome habits of very happy moms - how to be content in your role as a working or stay at home mom. Tips, wisdom, and suggestions on how to be a happier mom in every day life. Includes morning and evening routines and self care needs. Inspiration, encouragement, and things to do to improve your mood and attitude toward your kids and family.

14 Habits of Very Happy Moms

Morning quiet time Bible verses for teens or women - Scripture to start the day. The Words of God are perfect to study first thing in the morning. These encouraging Bible verses will give you the uplifting boost of truth that you need in the morning. Great routine to start for life. Beautiful thoughts and ideas on the words of Jesus. Inspiration, motivation, and encouragement for moms and all women. Great daily reminder to overcome challenges with faith and peace.

17 Encouraging Bible Verses to Start Your Day – Free Printable

70 of God's promises from the Bible - These encouraging scriptures, verses, and quotes for women and men. Relationships and encouragement by faith.

Standing on the Promises of God – 70 Biblical Promises You Can Count On

35 Almost Daily Habits of Successful People - These simple, easy tips and ideas will lead you to to start the great life you want! Morning and evening routines to lead a healthy life. Amazing list of good ideas for women and men. Best ideas that will change your life. Includes workout and exercise as well as diet and family activities.

35 Almost Daily Habits That Make Life Great

30 bible verses about strength - encouragement and motivation to go on in faith when times are hard. Great for struggle and healing in any situation - men and women, after a death, anxiety, depression, failing marriage, or sickness. You can be strong. Inspirational scriptures for life and purpose.

30 Bible Verses About Strength

These simple and easy Valentines Day gifts for her are perfect for a girlfriend or wife. Women love these interesting and unique gifts! Covers everything from creative to funny, sexy and naughty.

40+ Best Valentines Gift Ideas for Your Wife

10 cold weather exercise tips for the whole family - You can workout with your kids all year long, even in the winter, whether you go outside or stay inside is up to you! Lots of tips, ideas, and suggestions here. If you plan ahead and wear the right clothes, you can have fun with your kids and stay strong and healthy all year.

10 Cold Weather Exercise Tips for the Whole Family

23 Ways to reclaim Christmas joy when your heart is grieving - Grief during the holidays can be devastating, especially when your mom or dad has passed away.

23 Ways to Reclaim Christmas Joy When You’re Grieving

10 Tips and ideas to drink more water - Water is great for your health and nutrition and helps to lose weight! There are many benefits and reasons to drink more water, and this post will walk through them as well as to give you 10 ways to drink more of it!

10 Tips to Drink More Water

40 Positive Affirmations for Christian Moms (with printable)

What I Learned About God When I Stopped Trying to Control My Life

10 Bible Verses for When You’re Mad at God

6 Ways to Keep Bible Study in Your Lazy Summer

13 Bible Verses to Encourage You in Times of Stress

105 awesome, creative, DIY self care ideas for busy women especially moms - It is not easy to love yourself, but it is essential. Simple and easy activities that anyone can do. Challenges and things to do for kids, teens, and adults, and even for men. Helps with physical, mental, and emotional health as it fights depression, anxiety, and stress. Great inspiration and encouragement to feel better. Christian themes and suggestions.

105 Self-Care Ideas for Busy Women

How to Improve Your Bible Journaling with Adhesive Stencils

How to Get Started Bible Journaling – The Basics

12 Ways to Stay Sane in the Midst of a Busy Season

Why “God won’t give you more than you can handle” is a LIE!

10 Bible Verses for When Things are Hopeless

On Feeling Like the Purple Earring

Loving and Losing and Gaining Even More

How to Handle Hurt During the Holidays

10 ways to treat yourself - Some of these ideas include food and some are without food. They're all healthy and positive ways to pamper yourself and make self care a priority, especially when you're sad or stressed. Perfect for busy moms!

10 Ways to Treat Yourself

5 Ways to Unwind After a Long Week

10 Bible Verses to Overcome Anxiety & Worry

12 Bible verses to overcome anger and resentment

12 Bible Verses to Overcome Anger & Resentment

8 Ways to Become a More Patient Mom

I Want to Wake Up to a World Where Robin Williams is Alive

13 Ways to Pamper Yourself During Your Period

13 Ways to Pamper Yourself During Your Period (or Anytime!)

35 Things I Want to Do in my 35th Year

Faking Joy - how to deal when you feel like youre coming unglued

Faking Joy – 26 Ways to Deal When You Feel Like You’re Coming Unglued

13 Tips for a Better Night's Sleep - These are great ideas featuring essential oils! So easy!

How to Get a Better Night’s Sleep

Download my Free Guide – 8 Tips for Stress-free Living

Everything’s Not Fine

It Never Goes Away, But It Does Get Better

She is Gone

Stronger Than We Think We Are

Coping and Making Memories

Bible verse to overcome disappointment

13 Bible Verses to Overcome Disappointment

If you take a mom to Target - This funny article had me laughing. Hilarious and so true. This mom is seeing right into my life!

If You Take a Mom to Target

God spoke to me

God Spoke To Me – And Not How You Think

On Grieving and Life

Nothing to Say

Problogger at Allume

Everyone is a Mess and Other Reflections from #Allume

angry mom

Angry at Your Kids? 11 Healthy Ways to Deal With It

Don’t Miss the Magic, Momma

The Noise in My Head

i am good

Don’t Be So Hard on Yourself (Free printable affirmations for women)

gratitude journal

My Gratitude Journal

Lonely But Never Alone

What It’s Really Like to be a Stay-At-Home Mom: Every Day is Mother’s Day

bob greene interview

My Interview with Bob Greene