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Navigating a Return to Dating as a Single, Introverted Parent

Image Source: Unsplash Dating is tough. Dating as a single parent is tougher. And dating as a single, introverted parent? It’s a whole different game. Every parent already has to navigate time constraints and childcare needs, but when you add the need to conserve personal energy to the mix, pursuing a relationship can feel like an impossible feat. With parenting taking so much energy as…

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#boundaries #dating #introvert #parenting #relationships #solitude

An Introvert's Guide to Moving in With a Romantic Partner

An Introvert’s Guide to Moving in With a Romantic Partner

Image Source: Unsplash (https://unsplash.com/photos/EdULZpOKsUE) If you are an introvert and you are also in love, then you know about the internal struggle that can rear its ugly head when the idea of moving in together becomes a reality. On the one hand, you love the person you are with, but on the other hand, you prefer to spend time alone. So, the question becomes, how can you live in…

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#communication #finances #Introversion #introverts #Luke Smith #moving in #relationships #sharing space

Easing Anxiety and Establishing New Social Circles After a Move

Image Source: Unsplash Moving can be exciting and feel like a great adventure, but it can also cause a lot of stress and uncertainty. That’s especially true if you’re leaving behind strong friendships and social connections. If you’re feeling anxious about an upcoming move or you recently moved to a new location and you’re having trouble overcoming those worries, you’re not alone. Many…

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#alone time #anxiety #LGBTQ community #making friends as an adult #moving #social anxiety #Stress

Nurturing Your Mental Health While Navigating Chronic Health Conditions

Are you living with a chronic health condition and struggling mentally? Nurturing Your Mental Health While Navigating Chronic Health Conditions. Latest post on brendaknowles.com

Image Source: Pexels Living with a chronic illness isn’t easy, but that doesn’t mean you’re consigned to a life of sadness, disappointment, and hopelessness. Whether you were born with a chronic condition or diagnosed later in life, it’s entirely possible to thrive when you have a chronic illness. Joy and optimism can help you build the future you desire and even help you manage your health more…

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#anxiety #chronic illness #depression #healthcare providers #journaling #Luke Smith #Mental Health #nature walks #relationships #self-care

How Introverted Individuals Become Their Own Best Advocate in Life, Health, and Love

How Introverted Individuals Become Their Own Best Advocate in Life, Health, and Love. Latest post on brendaknowles.com.

Contrary to popular opinion, life as an introvert can be pretty great. You don’t overcommit to social events, you’re naturally picky about the people you’re close to, and you don’t have to worry about spending your monthly budget on drinks or parties. But sometimes introversion can get in the way of living your best life. In particular, you might find it hard to have open, honest conversation,…

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#advocate #boundaries #healthcare #introverts #relationships #social groups. love

Helping Your Anxious Child Adjust to School In-Person

Image Source: Unsplash Children thrive on routine, and change can cause extra anxiety. Unfortunately, the last two years have been riddled with change for all of us – including kids. If you already have an anxious child, you may have had a hard time getting them used to virtual learning at the beginning of the pandemic. Now, we’re living in a world filled with COVID variants, and…

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#anxiety #covid 19 #education #learning styles #Mental Health #parenting #school #student stress

What Introverted Parents and Children Can Learn From Each Other

What Introverted Parents and Children Can Learn From Each Other. Latest post on brendaknowles.com

image Source: Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/photos/vintage-mirror-reflection-field-5239872/) Ask anyone with experience and they will tell you that being an introvert can be both a blessing and a curse. While introverts may struggle with the challenges of living in a largely extroverted world, they are also likely to experience a depth of sensitivity and feeling that their more outgoing…

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#anxiety #boundaries #depression #introvert #introverted child #introverted parent #parenting

5 Worthwhile Podcasts About Mental Health

Finding a mental resource can be tricky. We all want to be heard, and even if we aren’t involved in an actual conversation, there are still ways to fill this need. Those who spend a lot of time in their heads, may find themselves struggling with mental health issues. If you are more introverted, reaching out to professionals for help, advice or assistance isn’t always appealing. Online, there…

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#addiction #depression #Emily Henry #introverts #meditation #Mental Health #podcasts #recovery

Using Empathy in Your Community for the Greater Good

Image Source: Pexels Empathy refers to the ability to put yourself in someone else’s shoes and understand how he or she feels. Those who display empathy can help others feel and perform their best. They can also become key contributors within their communities. Anyone can use empathy in their community for the greater good. Doing so, however, requires hard work and patience. But with the right…

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#community #empathy #Introversion #introvert #leader #Luke Smith #relationships

Highly Sensitive - Interdependent - Empowered

Highly Sensitive - Interdependent - Empowered. Latest podcast interview on Brendaknowles.com.

Hey All! Here is a link to my latest podcast interview with Valeria Teles of Fit for Joy. In this talk we discuss finding balance between our inner and outer worlds. We discuss what it means to be interdependent and why that is the ideal state for ourselves and our relationships. In this interview, Valeria asks me to define true power. Click on the image and listen to hear how I…

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#Fit for Joy #HSP #interdependence #introvert #maturity #podcast #relationships #true power #Valeria Teles

Improving Your Mental Health by Cultivating a Relationship with Nature

Image Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/ICE__bo2Vws In his classic book “Walden,” author Henry David Thoreau encourages readers to, “Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth.” In this modern age, however, it’s easy to forget to enjoy these simple pleasures that can be found in abundance in…

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#Adam Duritz #Counting Crows #Mental Health #music #nature #writing

Playing with Arousal: Moving Out of Anxiety and Depression

Playing with Arousal: Moving Out of Anxiety and Depression. Latest post on brendaknowles.com.

Hi Friends! I felt the urge to reach out and connect with you through writing. I’m having a delightful summer with lots of sunshine, socializing, exercise and free time. In my free time, I have been watching intriguing shows like Homeland and Lost. It is the second time around for me and Lost. I’m watching it with my daughter. I think that makes it extra enjoyable. Emotional Intelligence: Ready…

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#anxiety #Daniel Goleman #depression #emotional intelligence #Energy #Homeland #Introversion #Lost #mood boosters

How You Can Be Supportive of Introverted First Time Parents

How You Can Be Supportive of Introverted First Time Parents. Latest post on brendaknowles.com

Image Source: Pexels Becoming a parent unleashes a slew of different emotions. It’s exciting, wonderful, and unbelievable. It can also be overwhelming and intense, especially during a pandemic when so much of what’s going on feels unstable. Even though there seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel with the pandemic, things can change on a daily basis. For introverts, having a baby…

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#HSP #Introversion #introvert #new baby #parenting

How to Have Hard Conversations With Your Partner as an Introvert

How to Have Hard Conversations With Your Partner As an Introvert. Latest post on brendaknowles.com

It’s never easy to have tough conversations, especially when it’s with your partner. Things become even more difficult when you’re an introvert trying to have these conversations. Just because most introverted people tend to “go with the flow” doesn’t mean they are okay with being walked over. When it comes time to have some of these difficult conversations, it’s best for you to be as prepared…

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#communication #conversation #finances #household chores #HSP #introverts #relationships

Keeping Family Connections and Boundaries Strong While Working from Home

Image Source: Pexels The mass movement to remote work that began in 2020 is showing no sign of slowing down over a year later. For many parents, the long-term prospect of remote work has left them desperate for an answer to one of the toughest work from home challenges of them all: finding balance. If you’re still struggling with work-life balance as you continue to work through COVID, it’s…

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#boundaries #covid 19 #Family #Luke Smith #quarantine #relationships #unplugging #working from home

Keeping Family Connections and Boundaries Strong While Working from Home

Keeping Family Connections and Boundaries Strong While Working from Home. Latest post on brendaknowles.com.

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#boundaries #covid #families #family life #Luke Smith #pandemic #relationships #routines #schedules #unplugging #work/life balance #working from home

Thank You for the Friendship

I bet you didn’t think you would be hearing from me so soon after my writing hiatus announcement. Well, I forgot two very important things. 1. I forgot to say how much I will miss all of you and 2. I forgot to say thank you for joining me on this path to finding space to live, learn and love. I can’t express how much it has meant to me to know others connect with my words. There were times when I…

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#friendship #gratitude #meaning #thank you

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