Elizabeth Laura Nelson

Can’t calm down, won’t calm down.

Yes, a lot of parents are assholes. But you know what? A lot of people are assholes; some of them happen to have kids, some don’t. I can’t speak for all parents, and I wouldn’t want to try. But speaking as one particular person with kids, here’s what I wish my childfree friends would understand…

“Parenting” has become a competitive sport. But it’s kids who are losing. Let your kids screw up.

This isn’t Sleeping Beauty. There’s no prince coming to rescue you. What relationship beliefs are standing in your way?

Real self-care: Forget pedicures and bubble baths.

Clutter is a distraction, causing you to lose focus and get sidetracked, and it also signals your brain to feel that your work is never done.

The only thing worse than being in a bad mood, is dealing with someone else’s bad mood.

Is it hard for you to accept help when you need it?

Sometimes you have to let go of your dreams. As the years go by, you come to the realization that who you are now is pretty much who you’ll be forever.

The problem with people pleasing: You’re trying so hard to be good. So how come you feel so bad?