Merrily HopeApr 283 minThe lies we tell...We tell stories all the time. Every single day. To ourselves. Many of these are lies. I am not good enough for... People will think I am...
Merrily HopeDec 8, 20214 minEmotional ClearingIf there is any one time in the whole year that we need to build ourselves up and support our health, it is right now... this window...
Merrily HopeNov 21, 20214 minIntroduction to AyurvedaI am STOKED to bring you a three-part mini series on wellness as we enter this season of giving. I implore you to take a little time each...
Merrily HopeMay 19, 20217 minBurnoutI hope you are doing well. I have been taking some time behind the scenes working on a couple of projects, inspired by some real-life...
Merrily HopeFeb 2, 20217 minIt's all about trust!“Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do.” -Dr. Benjamin Spock I have been looking at this sign for 12 years in my private...
Merrily HopeDec 13, 20208 minThe Burden of JoyLet’s talk about the burden of joy, as I see it. It’s Christmas, and everywhere, it seems, there is joy. People posting how delighted...
Merrily HopeNov 6, 20204 minGrounding, Clearing and Boundaries...Oh My!Today, I want to offer you some guidance that you can apply right now to help you retain your own energy so that you can parent...
Merrily HopeOct 4, 20202 minReleasing NegativityDepression, anxiety, indecisiveness, insomnia....and many other typical health complaints can be attributed to a blocked energy system....
Merrily HopeSep 28, 20203 minYour Energy SystemsAhhh…self-care…it’s all the buzz. It’s something we know (hopefully) that we need to pay a little more attention to, but sometimes it...
Merrily HopeSep 17, 20203 minMore on guilt....If there was ever a time in our lives where it was more important to let go of guilt, I don't know when it was. We are being expected to...
Merrily HopeSep 6, 20203 minMom GuiltLet's chat a little about mom guilt. Any mom that says they haven’t felt it, is either lying to you or lying to themselves. Upwards of...
Merrily HopeAug 11, 20205 minBreathe...You weren’t always on edge. You weren’t always losing sleep and over-analyzing every decision. Remember back in college, or in the early...
Merrily HopeJul 31, 20202 minLet's reframe the s#%!Let’s reframe some shit! Because that’s really what we are dealing with here... Did you look in the mirror this morning and see some dark...
Merrily HopeJul 30, 20203 minWhat, exactly, is mindful parenting?Everybody is talking about mindfulness. Everywhere you look, or listen, you will hear this popular buzzword. What does it really mean,...
Merrily HopeJun 21, 20207 minSo...they've graduated from high school...You have been looking forward to and dreading this day, and even year, for a long time. You have anticipated the excitement of all of the...
Merrily HopeMay 12, 20205 minDo you know who you are?Thanks to Covid, this past couple of months has been a shit show. There is no guidebook. So let’s figure out a way to hold our own peace...
Merrily HopeApr 28, 20203 minThe secret to your sanity is your daily routine.As parents, we hit the ground running, and continue moving, thinking, and reacting until after the last person sleeps. Being a parent, by...
Merrily HopeApr 21, 20202 minGet comfortable with their discomfort...We want to wipe his tears, bring him his forgotten library book, and "help" him, by reminding him of due dates and obligations. There is...
Merrily HopeApr 3, 20202 minLet them see you struggle...Sometimes, we think we are doing our children a service by being brave and telling them everything will be alright. Truth be told, we're...