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She MethodTeenage Challenges All Parents Should KnowHave you watched the news lately? I hope not, it's almost not worth it. But it's safe to say the climate out there is intense. And I'm not talking about the weather. Though the weather hasn't been that fun either (Hello, Florida Summer). A lot weighs on my mind when it comes to raising my children and hoping they can withstand the challenges they'll face, specifically teenage challenges. The youth of today are on my mind often and I think today is a good day to share what I believe are the biggest teenage challenges that all parents should know.
2021-07-2628 minShe MethodHow to Start Making Memories with Your ChildrenThe other day I took my kids to Disney World. Cool, right? I live about two hours from there, so we go roughly once a month. We are pretty spoiled in that way. We’ve been doing this for about two years now, and I was pushing them in the stroller down Main Street in 90 degree weather with 100% humidity, I had this memory come back to me. A memory that I had completely forgotten about until that moment. It’s a lesson I learned from my late cousin and it was all about how to start making memories with your...
2021-06-0220 minShe MethodHow to Deal with TragedyJust the other day while I was getting ready, I had YouTube running around in the background as I normally do. I'm a recovering YouTube addict, except I've never been officially diagnosed and I'm not recovering.... Anyway, this video came on of this Preacher, of a faith I don't belong to, was discussing the suicide of his child. His message really spoke to me on how to deal with tragedy. I've heard this message before, but it hit me different this time. Maybe it will for you too.
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2021-05-1716 minShe MethodWhy I Quit Social Media Forever and You Should TooThese past few months, She Method went dark Completely dark. No posts, no podcasts, no nothing. Maybe some of you tried to hunt down She Method on social media to see what's up. But you would have come up empty. Why? Because I quit social media. All social media. Completely.
No. I didn't just deactivate my accounts. I deleted them. Permanently.
Sounds so doomsday, but I swear it isn't.
Let me prove it to you.
I'll tell you why I quit social media, and why I think you should too.
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2021-05-0729 minShe MethodStop Being Easily Offended and Enjoy LifeCan I tell you something I am seeing way too much of? I mean, WAY too much! It's how easily offended people are. Are you seeing this too? It's absolutely everywhere, I can't believe it. This is no way to live. The world shouldn't be made of thin ice that all of us must carefully walk around hoping not to fall through. Life is to be enjoyed and seeing the good in others. We're going to talk about how!
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Stop Being Easily Offended and Enjoy Li
2020-11-2225 minShe MethodParenting Teenagers, Tips From a Mom Who Did ItMeet Alison. The oldest of 7 children in our family, I am the youngest. There's 15 years between us. Well, she didn't have it so easy in high school. But despite all that she went through, she still rose above it and even managed to parent teenagers of her own. She's here as Wednesday's Woman to share all her wisdom on parenting teenagers with us.
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WEDNESDAY'S WOMAN: Parenting Teenagers, Tips From a Mom Who Did It
2020-11-1853 minShe MethodWhat I Wish I Knew in High SchoolThe high school days, such a magical time isn't it? Okay maybe not completely, but it still can and should be! Despite some challenges, I really enjoyed high school. I have mostly great memories of it. I would probably not do it again, but overall content with how it all played out. That being said, there were some things that I wish I knew in high school that could've made the experience better. And I'm going to share those with you today.
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2020-11-1424 minShe MethodHow to be a Good Mother In LawHow many times do we hear about the dreaded mother in law? I swear it's the punchline for so many jokes. And I think the reason why is there are so many situations where there is a sour relationship with the mother in law. But I'm here to tell you, it doesn't have to be that way. I have a leading expert of mother in laws here to share all her wisdom. It so happens to be my own mother. My siblings' spouses all will tell you that she's the best mother in law a person could have. She's here to...
2020-10-2858 minShe MethodStop Apologizing for YourselfHave you ever noticed how much us women apologize? Way more than men, sorry fellas, not knocking on you, just stating fact. But what's interesting is, we are apologizing for so many things that we don't need to apologize for. Lots of times, these things are out of our control. So why do we apologize? Well, I'm going to tell you why and tell you why you need to stop apologizing.
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Stop Apologizing for Yourself
2020-10-2521 minShe MethodWhat to do When You Disagree with SomeoneIf 2020 had a theme, it would be disagreements. I'm not sure I've ever seen so many people disagreeing on so many different topics. Whether it's politics, mask wearing policies or where to go to dinner this weekend. Life is full of disagreements. You're not going to be able to escape it. So if you can't escape it, then you might as well learn how to deal with it, right? I'm going to give you some tips today that will help you know what to do when you disagree with someone.
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2020-10-2328 minShe MethodHow to do Timeouts Successfully with Your ChildrenParents, are you battling on how to do timeouts with your children? Don't worry, you aren't alone. Not for a mile. There are so many parents out there who so desperately want to teach their children how to behave using timeouts, but have no idea how to master the art. Well, I've got good news for you. I'm a discipline pro and I dance circles around timeouts. So I'm here to bring you all my expertise and teach you once and for all how to do timeouts with your children.
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2020-10-1942 minShe MethodDating for Marriage, The Dos and Don'tsI talked a lot about the difference between dating for fun and dating for keeps. In other words, dating in high school and dating for marriage. We are talking about two completely different strategies with two completely different outcomes. Your experiences, goals and results will be almost completely opposite of each other. So I want to give you my tips, from someone who was a serial dater, for dating for marriage and giving you all the tips you need to know to finding your spouse.
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2020-10-1641 minShe MethodBe the Good in the WorldIn times of turmoil, hatred and grief, it’s important to remember there is good in the world. I recognize fully that it’s hard to see. I’m with you 100% on that. But as I’ve said before, I don’t think that there is more bad than good in the world, I just think that the bad is usually louder. But with this post, I want to ensure you there is good in the world. It’s out there way more than you think and I want us to start contributing more to it.
Be sur...
2020-10-1244 minShe MethodFocus on Your Strengths not Your WeaknessesIf you caught our post with Becoming Empowered Women, then you saw we talked about a book called Strengths Finder 2.0. I was asked to read it when I started a new job and I was really shocked at what it taught me. So contradicting to what I have normally heard. Don't worry, I'm here to impart wisdom on you... Not wisdom from me, wisdom from other wisdomous people. So let me tell you how to focus on your strengths, not your weaknesses.
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2020-10-0922 minShe MethodBecoming Empowered WomenWhen I came up with She Method, I was getting ready to make it go live. Unbeknownst to me, a friend of mine had a very similar idea that I had. Angela and her friend Brittany also wanted to empower women just like I did. I had a good laugh, because Angela and I have a history of having similar ideas! And here we are again, with an alarmingly similar idea. The great news is, we have a similar goal in mind, to empower women (including ourselves), but we have completely different ways in how we go about it. I'm ex...
2020-10-0752 minShe MethodDating in High School, The Dos and Don'tsMy young friends, I'm reaching out to you today. High school can and should be an amazing time! Football games, pep rallies (do they still have those?), assemblies and of course, dating. But, too often, I see my young friends stressing far more over dating in high school than any other experience it has to offer. I want to help you change that by offering you the dos and don'ts of dating in high school.
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DATING IN HIGH SCHOOL, THE DOS AND DON'TS
2020-10-0527 minShe MethodGet Out of Your Comfort Zone and Seek DiscomfortIf you're looking for optimal growth, then the first thing you need to do is to get out of your comfort zone. True growth and memorable life experiences don't come from being in the comfort of your home. You really start to become the person you want to become by being uncomfortable. It takes stretching, risking and sacrificing to get where you want to be. Let's talk how to get out of your comfort zone.
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GET OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE AND SEEK...
2020-10-0222 minShe MethodBecome a Better Person with One ChallengeI was talking with my mom the other day and she was expressing how sad she is seeing all the evil that goes on in the world. I admit, it makes me sad too. It got me thinking, though. What are we like as people? Are we treating others with respect, even if we don't agree with them? Do we love others unconditionally no matter what? Are we nice to a person's face, but say mean things behind their backs? Today, we are all going to take a good long look in the mirror and see the person we really...
2020-09-2821 minShe Method10 Funny Dates that Will Make You CringeDating is kind of like shoe shopping. You're trying all sorts of pairs, some of them feel awkward, some are too fancy, some are too sloppy, until you finally find the one that feels right! It's quite the journey. We offer a lot of help to our single ladies as they thrive through this phase of life, but for today, we are just going to have some fun. We are going to have a laugh or two! We've got 10 funny date stories submitted by our readers that will make you cringe. All stories have been left anonymous and names, if an...
2020-09-2530 minShe MethodMotivational Quotes to Inspire WomenI'm going down a different route today with Wednesday's Woman. I'm going to highlight a woman that I haven't even met and probably will never meet. Her motivational quotes have brought me life. She's very famous and I am very not famous. Which means if you're listening to this podcast, then you'll notice this person is not on the podcast with me. You don't know how bad I wish she could be, but I'm going to spotlight her anyway because she taught me so many lessons and I'm striving continually to be just like her. That woman is Robin Robert...
2020-09-2216 minShe MethodYou Are Not AloneI don't know anyone in this world who hasn't felt alone at some point in their lives. I know I have. Even if you're surrounded by people, even if you're in a happy marriage, even if you have kids, even if you have a good life, you can still feel alone. But I am here to tell you, that is not the case, you are not alone. If you have every felt alone, please keep reading.
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YOU ARE NOT ALONE
2020-09-2124 minShe MethodFirst Date Ideas that Won't Get AwkwardThe first date can be so awkward! But they can also be so exciting! It's very possible that this first date will be the last first date you ever have. So might as well make it worth and make it so you actually WANT to tell the story to your grandkids. So let's talk first date ideas that will almost guarantee a great time for both of you.
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FIRST DATE IDEAS THAT WON'T GET AWKWARD
2020-09-1727 minShe MethodFinding True LoveMeet Angela. She and I go way back, 2007 to be exact. We met in college and have been friends ever since. We don't talk every day, or every week or even every month. But we are the friends who can not talk for months and then pick up immediately where we left off. I've always been drawn to Angela because of her sincerity. She genuinely cares about other people and it radiates from her. Angela has been through a lot in her life and I'm excited for you to hear her journey through one failed marriage, to finding true love, t...
2020-09-1643 minShe MethodTaking Care of Yourself, Self Care Tips for WomenLadies, if ever there were an article that you need to read, let it be this one. Taking care of yourself is one of the most important things a person can do. Not just for themselves but for others around them. You will never achieve true happiness and strength unless you start taking care of yourself first. Yes, you are and always should be the most important person to yourself. But for some reason, women feel the need to put themselves aside and take care of the other people in their life. If this is you, keep reading and let's...
2020-09-1423 minShe MethodHow to Get Motivated, When You're Just Not Feeling ItYou ever get those bursts of energy where you just feel like you could conquer the world? And then, for whatever reason, you just hit a wall? I have. I'll be straight with you, I'm feeling it big time right now. Which is why I felt like this is a good time to get this topic out there. Sometimes it seems there is no amount of pep talks can get you out of that lull. But don't worry, we are going to work it out together. Here are ways to get motivated, when you're just not feeling it.
2020-09-1118 minShe MethodFinding Purpose Through DanceMeet Ella. She's a senior in high school, she loves to read and has dedicated her heart and soul to dance. Competitive dancing has been one of Ella's passions for most of her life, 15 years, to be exact. That's right, since she was 2, she has developed a talent that has not only shaped her life, but has also helped shape the lives of those around her. Hear Ella's story on how she is finding purpose through dance and how a nonprofit organization that she is apart of is helping other youth her age find purpose too.
2020-09-0927 minShe MethodIf You're Having Suicidal Thoughts, Listen to This!In light of it being National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, I am going to take on a heavy topic today. It's becoming very clear to me how prevalent suicidal thoughts are amongst our family and friends. A Global Pandemic hasn't helped the situation. So, today, we are going to talk about the "tough stuff". I want to be clear, I am not an expert on suicide prevention, so this article will be from the experts and from the words of those who have experienced it firsthand. If you're having suicidal thoughts, I want you to read their stories and under...
2020-09-0421 minShe MethodHow to Get Over a BreakupSpeaking to my single ladies and my teens tweens and everything in-betweens about something that is likely inevitable. You got dumped or maybe you did the dumping. Either way, it's the worst. I've been there. MANY times, as much as I hate to admit it! When a breakup happens, you might feel like the world is ending and you'll never get over it. That's okay, that's a normal feeling. But let's talk about how to get over a breakup so that you can heal your broken heart.
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2020-09-0221 minShe MethodHow to Always Get a Good Deal, 10 Shopping HacksNEVER PAY FULL PRICE AGAIN!
I've neglected to leave this part out of my bio, but I have to confess something to you all. While I love to help others and practice self care, I also love to shop. I'd actually consider that apart of self care, if you want to know the truth. Another confession, not only do I love shopping, but I'm an expert at it. My family and friends will tell you, I have a gift for getting a good deal. I learn from the best, my mom. I'll teach 10 shopping hacks that will show yo...
2020-08-3014 minShe MethodWhy Failure is an Option and Fear is NotHow many times have you heard the saying, "Failure is not an option"? I've heard it countless times and have probably said it countless times more. While I agree with the motivation that comes from it, I can't say I totally agree with it's meaning. Saying failure is not an option seems counterproductive to me. It's like it's setting you up for just that, failure. I know a lot about this subject having been a "typical" failure all my life. I'm going to tell you you why I think failure IS an option.
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2020-08-2719 minShe MethodYou Can Be a Mom With a CareerMeet Erin. She's a wife, a mom and an incredibly successful Interior Designer. Erin has defied all odds by being married young, having children young - which left no time to attend college or pursue any other education - and still managing to create a name for herself as a high profile designer in the state of Utah. She will be the first to tell you it's not easy being a mom with a career, but it is . Hear Erin's story from meeting her husband on a field trip to creating the successful brand Erin Hansen Design that builds out...
2020-08-2642 minShe MethodChange Your Attitude with Just Two WordsIt's a pretty extreme claim that you can change your attitude with just two words. But it really is possible. Life can be tough! You know this. It's impossible to have a good attitude at all times. Believe me I've tried. I consider myself an optimist, but that doesn't mean I am happy at all times. It's just not possible. However, by adding two words to your vocabulary, you can change your attitude completely and not feel so down.
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CHANGE YOUR ATTITUDE WITH JUST TWO WORD
2020-08-2415 minShe MethodHow to Have More ConfidenceWe've all been there haven't we? Maybe you're there right now. And that's okay. Probably most of us are to some degree. Listen, I've spent the majority of my life not being confident in myself. It took me a very long time to find it. I'm convinced that if more women had confidence in themselves, this world would be a very different place. And I mean that in a good way! Let me show you how to have more confidence, so you can start to rule the world. Well, at least YOUR own world.
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2020-08-2017 minShe MethodHow to Cope After a MiscarriageTo all you mommas out there, there are only a few things in this world that can devastate you like a miscarriage. Having that joy and excitement after getting a positive pregnancy test to then having all that joy gone and turned into sorrow in one day. It's horrible. It's also very common. I think you'd be surprised at the number of women around you who have suffered the same fate. Thankfully, there is a light at the end of the tunnel and we've got for you 5 ways to cope after a miscarriage.
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2020-08-2022 minShe MethodLoving YourselfMeet Lexee. She is a beautiful 19 year old young lady who has lived in several places throughout the US. From Utah to California to Virginia, she's gone through many of the struggles that you young ladies are going through today. But Lexee chose to take control of her life. Hear her story of conquering anxiety and how loving yourself is truly possible.
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Loving Yourself
2020-08-1931 minShe MethodStop Negative Self TalkUs women are known for being great at many things. Let's face it, nobody can multitask like women can. And, astoundingly, we are not only able to cook dinner while reciting memorized stories to our children, but we are able to do that while speaking badly about ourselves too. Okay I'm being sarcastic and you know it. Negative self-talk is very harmful to you and others. It's time to stop the negative self-talk.
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2020-08-1724 minShe MethodEnjoy Being SingleListen, if I can get anything through to you single ladies, it's this, don't wish away this time being single. Each phase of life has a purpose, yes even this one. Lonely as it may feel, I think you'll find you grow more into that person you want to be when you're by yourself. So don't waste your time wishing away this time of your life. Enjoy being single. Yes, it's possible and I'm going to tell you how.
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2020-08-1717 minShe MethodFinding Comfort as an Empty NesterNow be honest with me ladies, now that your kids have moved out - are you thrilled? Or are you feeling a little blue? There's no right or wrong answer here. If you are thrilled, go ahead and do a happy dance, you have my blessing. But if you're sad about and not sure what to do next we're going to talk about finding comfort as an empty nester.
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Finding Comfort as an Empty Nester
2020-08-1712 minShe MethodThe Morning Routine for Moms GuideI can’t be the only mom who feels like pulling her hair out some mornings. Tell me I’m not alone here! Mornings for some reason can sometimes be one of the more stressful times of day for moms. Kids won’t get up, won’t brush their teeth, wont get dressed, homework isn’t done, baby is hungry oh and you only slept 3 hours last night because you’re potty training your toddler. I call it the perfect storm. The good news is, there are ways to have a successful morning. Here is the morning routine for moms, 5 step...
2020-08-1714 minShe MethodWhy Your Kids are Acting Out and What to do About ItNot sure if you lovely ladies were aware of this, but there’s a global pandemic going on right now. I know, crazy right? And as many of us moms have been stuck at home with all of our kids, you might have really noticed that your kids have been acting out more. There could be a factor of reasons, but I’m going to help you understand why your kids are acting out and what to do about it.
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2020-08-1420 minShe MethodHow to Deal With Toxic PeopleHave you ever had someone criticize you, but mask it as a compliment? Kind of like a wolf in sheep's clothing? Let's learn how to deal with toxic people.
First of all, this is a common thing in middle school, high school and maybe even right in your neighborhood. Toxic people are everywhere, they might even be in your own house. You'll still face them even when you're older. But, the good news is, I've got some ways you can get that garbage out of your life.
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2020-08-1218 minShe MethodHow to be Happy, Even When Life is HardI made a deal with myself and to my loved ones when this whole Covid-19 lockdown started, I wasn't going to let it take away my happiness. And guess what? You can do the same. I'll tell you everything you need to know on how to be happy, starting today.
If you're like me, you're sick of hearing about quarantine, face masks and quite frankly, sick of counting your toilet paper squares each trip you take to the potty. Don't let this pandemic defeat you emotionally. I've got your tips here, so let's dive right in - ma...
2020-08-1220 minShe MethodOvercoming Low Self-EsteemThis week’s Wednesday’s Woman is going to feature somebody I know well. She’s not a fan of being in the spotlight, but I’m going to feature her anyway. She grew up like many women out there, having low self-esteem. Never feeling like she was worth it, things got worse as she got older. Until she hit rock bottom. While she’s not a hero in anyway she does know what it’s like to have zero confidence. And she will talk to us about overcoming low self-esteem. This week’s Wednesday’s Woman is featuring Yours Truly.
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