Tag Archives: stress

We’re All In This Together

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Real Women

Weekends are what we look forward to all week, with illusions of extra sleep and relaxation dancing in our heads. Yet all R.W.’s know that at least a portion of our days off will require the inevitable, dreaded, time-consuming activity: … Continue reading →

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Our Battle for Control

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Real Women

Real Women like to be in control. Come on ladies, it is ok to admit it. After all, this doesn’t come as a surprise to the men in our lives. Sure, there are a few of us out there who … Continue reading →

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Hyper Prep

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Real Women

Ah, yes. Cyber Monday. The digital shopping day that embodies the holiday spirit of getting it done easier, faster, sooner. We real women start preparing for the winter holidays weeks, if not months, in advance. This is mostly due to … Continue reading →

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The Lost Art of Savoring

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Real Women

Ahh, the sunny days of August…. Time to enjoy the warmth, sit by the beach or the pool, fit in one more summer family get-away, do some back-to-school shopping, go on a hike or bike ride, and plan your Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

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Moments of Therapy

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Real Women

It is no secret that we R.W.’s have a lot on our plates. Between family, work, home, and a myriad of other activities and responsibilities, we juggle a whole ‘lotta balls in the air, and take care of a whole … Continue reading →

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Brain Power Down

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Real Women

One of my favorite old movies is “What Women Want”. Not just because I’m a sucker for all romantic-comedy-chick-flicks, and not just because in those days (14 years ago), Mel Gibson was looking quite fine. I love it because of … Continue reading →

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On Your Mark, Get Set….

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Real Women

We all have some form of wake-up alarm to get us up and moving in the mornings. You may use a ring tone on your SmartPhone, or the TV, a coffee maker, or even an “old fashioned” clock radio.  You … Continue reading →

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Not Something to Brag About

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Real Women

Busy-Bragging.  Have you heard about this? It is a trend, or perhaps I should call it a phenomena, which is getting some attention lately in the media.  We all know R.W.’s who do it. We have each likely been guilty … Continue reading →

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We’ve Got Our Reasons

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Real Women

According to WebMD, symptoms of seasonal affective disorder include: sadness, moodiness, anxiety, loss of interest in usual activities, eating more, craving carbohydrates, weight gain and fatigue. This winter, ¾ of the country has been affected by unusually cold temperatures and … Continue reading →

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Just One of Those Days

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Real Women

I’m a lucky Real Woman. I know this because I have a loving family, amazing friends, a good job, a nice home, and good health.  (Cue Cinderella’s blue birds). Not everyone can boast all of that.   Yet even the luckiest … Continue reading →

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