Gratitude – Page 3 – Mamie L. Pack

Refresh & Renew: 3 everyday habits to stop so you can enjoy your day

We all have some bad habits. We just don't think about how they get in the way of living he life we want. If you don't take notice, these bad habits interrupt your day, preventing you from being present in your relationships and accomplishing your goals. You end up paying the price both physically and mentally. By the end of the day, you go to bed drained, discouraged, and feeling disconnected. Even when we make up our minds to enjoy our day, our bad habits find a way to mess it up. Now, I don’t h[...]

Marriage, Military life

Navy wife, navy life: 3 lessons about gratitude I’ve learned being a military wife

I will never be with anyone in the military. Those were my words as a single woman over 16 years ago. Growing up with my mom in the military, the last thing I wanted was to continue living the military life. I was tired of being the new girl AGAIN after yet ANOTHER military move. Just when I would put down roots and build friendships, it was time to go. I had enough of that life. But when my hubby entered my life, all those thoughts went out of the window. With him, I saw a future and hope. So here we ar[...]

Identity

No competition: 3 ways to stop comparing yourself to others

Raise your hand if you have ever said these things to yourself: I wish I were ______.I don’t fit in.If I was as smart as her, I could …I never wear the right thingI can’t do _____ as well as _____Am I as pretty as her? I don’t know about you, but I could raise my hand to all of these. With just a quick scroll through Instagram or Facebook can make you evaluate all sorts of things if we are viewing from the perspective of comparison. Everyone “seems” to have it all put together while you sit there[...]

Marriage, Military life

Healthy Marriage: 3 lessons about celebrating holidays as a military wife

Being a military wife is already hard, but celebrating special days without your spouse can be particularly tricky. Sometimes, I just want to climb in my bed and just sleep the day away, but I know that is not a healthy response. Instead, I have learned a few healthy lessons that have helped me focus more on what I have in my relationship beyond a date on my calendar. Sign up here to receive your own 20 days to a healthy marriage. Lesson 1—The status of my relationship is not defined by a date Throughou[...]

Lifestyle

Thanksgiving fun: 3 activities to do with your family this holiday

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I get to enjoy delicious food with some of my favorite people and it's finally cool enough for me to wear fuzzy socks. Plus, there's pie. Yummy, warm, delicious pie. I mean, calories during holidays don't count, right? More than the food and the cool weather, I enjoy taking time out as a family to reflect on the many blessings in our lives. So I try to include activities that we can do during Thanksgiving that are fun and encourage us to express our gratitude. Here[...]