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- A Self Care Tip That Really Works!! - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Dawn SinnottIf you are anything like me, you are looking for ways to make your career and home life easier and to add more meaning. Weekly Tips for Busy Women has been many years in the making, combining information with inspiration. I am happy to share these tips to help, inform, challenge and empower ...
Views: 1114 - Dysfunctional Family Bingo - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Dawn SinnottIt was the week before spending Christmas with my husband’s family and I was sick to my stomach. This had become the typical response when I was anticipating spending time with them. I had been dealing with their inappropriate behavior and my husband’s denial of the situation for a very long ...
Views: 2412 - My Divorce Journal - Spiritual Guidance - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2011 from Dawn SinnottLast week was beginning to answer questions about Step Two - “Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity”. This week I am addressing whether I sense spiritual guidance in my life. Then – 4/24/2004 “Journal question – Do I sense spiritual guidance in my ...
Views: 1136 - My Divorce Journal - The Difference Between Pity and Love - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2011 from Dawn SinnottLast week I was looking at whether I feel more alive in a crisis. This week I’m looking at the difference between pity and love. Then – 4/10/2004 “Journal question – What is the difference between pity and love? To feel pity for someone is to feel bad for them without having a strong ...
Views: 1794 - The Ins and Outs of Online Dating from a Match.com Success Story - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Dawn SinnottI was newly single at 40 years old with a 14 year old daughter and 10 year old son. I was way past the crazy social things I did in my early 20’s – past the point of hanging out in clubs, winning burping contests at the Boardy Barn in the Hamptons and going into the city for a wild party until ...
Views: 1174(2 votes) - My Divorce Journal - Taking Care of Yourself First - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Dawn SinnottLast week I was addressing when I say “Yes” but want to say “No”. This week I’m looking at taking care of others and myself. Then – 4/4/2004 “Journal question – Do I take care of others easily, but find it difficult to care for myself? Yes. I think most mothers are self sacrificing. ...
Views: 1146 - My Divorce Journal - Saying “Yes” When I Mean “No” - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Dawn SinnottLast week I was addressing how I’ve sought approval and affirmation from others. This week I’m addressing when I say “Yes” but want to say “No”. Then – 4/2/2004 “Journal question – Do I say “Yes” when I want to say “No”? What happens to my ability to manage my life when I do this? It ...
Views: 971(1 vote) - My Divorce Journal - Approval and Affirmations - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2011 from Dawn SinnottLast week I was noticing who has expressed concern about my behavior and the recognition of when my life is unmanageable. This week I’m addressing how I’ve sought approval and affirmation from others. Then – 3/27/2004 “Journal question – How have I sought approval and affirmations from ...
Views: 1046 - My Divorce Journal - Concern About My Behavior? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Dawn SinnottLast week I was sharing what brought me into Al-Anon. This week I’m noticing who has expressed concern about my behavior and the recognition of when my life is unmanageable. Then – 3/20/2004 “Journal question – Who has expressed concern about my behavior? My health? My children? Give ...
Views: 861 - My Divorce Journal - What Brought You Here? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Dawn SinnottLast week I was looking at whether I feel responsibility and shame for others. This week I’m sharing what brought me into Al-Anon. Then – 3/14/2004 “Journal question – What brought me into Al-Anon? What did I hope to gain at that time? How have my expectations changed? I came to ...
Views: 860 - You're Only As Sick As Your Secrets - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Dawn SinnottI was attending a presentation by Pulitzer Prize winning author, Frank McCourt, discussing the ins and outs of writing a memoir. Frank McCourt won the prestigious award for his heart wrenching description of his impoverished life in Limerick, Ireland titled "Angela’s Ashes". I had received ...
Views: 4173(2 votes) - My Divorce Journal - Responsibility and Shame - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2011 from Dawn SinnottLast week I was applying the 3 C’s and getting honest about whether I’m looking for a quick fix to my problems. This week I’m looking at whether I feel responsibility and shame for others. Then – 3/12/2004 “Journal question –In what situations do I feel excessive responsibility ...
Views: 736 - My Divorce Journal - The 3 C's and a Quick Fix - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2011 from Dawn SinnottLast week I was answering about how I respond. This week I’m applying the 3 C’s and getting honest about whether I’m looking for a quick fix to my problems. Then – 3/8/2004 “Journal question –How can I let go of other’s problems instead of trying to solve them? The best way is for me ...
Views: 1084 - My Divorce Journal - How Do I Respond? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Dawn SinnottLast week I was getting honest about the subjects of change and control. This week I’m answering about how I respond. Then – 3/6/2004 “Journal question –How do I feel when the alcoholic refuses to be and do what I want? How do I respond? I am trying to let go of the need to control ...
Views: 845 - My Divorce Journal - Is It Really a Disease? - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from Dawn SinnottLast week I was beginning to answer questions with the help of Al-Anon’s 12 Step recovery program. This week I am answering whether I have accepted that alcoholism is a disease. Then – 3/4/2004 “Al-Anon Journal question - Do I accept that alcoholism is a disease? How does that change how ...
Views: 986 - My Divorce Journal - Step One - by Submitted on May 23, 2011 from Dawn SinnottLast week things were pleasant and I hoped that they would continue. This week I’m beginning to answer questions with the help of Al-Anon’s 12 Step recovery program. Then – 3/2/2004 “Journal question - Do I accept that I cannot control another person’s drinking? Another person’s ...
Views: 979 - My Divorce Journal - I Hope It Continues - by Submitted on May 16, 2011 from Dawn SinnottLast week I had the conversation I had no intention of having. This week things are pleasant and I hope it continues. Then – 2/25/2004 “Things have actually been pleasant. I can see him appreciating the kids so much more. He’s giving them hugs, telling them he loves them, playing games ...
Views: 927 - I Promise I'll Tell Your Story - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Dawn SinnottI was leaving my office Thursday afternoon with my rolling bag filled with work to complete over the weekend. As I walked down the long hallway towards the outer door I notice a nicely dressed woman in front of me. She had on a very pretty blue top and when she reached the door and opened it I ...
Views: 988 - My Divorce Journal - Another Option - by Submitted on May 05, 2011 from Dawn SinnottLast week I had a sneaking suspicion that my journal had been read. This week I am faced with another option. Then – 2/22/2004 “I went to see ‘Dr. Brody’. It was good to see her even though I was nervous. I explained what’s been going on the past 2 years since we saw each other last ...
Views: 898 - My Divorce Journal - Sneaking Suspicion - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2011 from Dawn SinnottLast week I was questioning what the statistics are for my children’s emotional stability. This week I have a sneaking suspicion that my journal has been read. Then – 2/21/2004 “I have a sneaking suspicion that ‘Carl’ has been reading this journal. He’s been caught reading it before. If ...
Views: 1056 - My Divorce Journal - What Are The Statistics? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2011 from Dawn SinnottLast week I was questioning what the right thing is. This week I’m questioning what the statistics are for my children. Then – 2/18/2004 “‘Dr. Brody’ had to postpone our appointment until tomorrow. I’m disappointed. I guess now that I’ve taken the first step towards talking about all ...
Views: 895 - Don't Give Up Before the Miracle Happens - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2011 from Dawn SinnottMy son was diagnosed with ADHD at 4 years old and was eligible for a wonderful kindergarten program for children with special needs. The teacher was amazing and with her help I was able to manage my son’s behavior without having to medicate him. The kindergarten was in a different school than ...
Views: 1409(1 vote) - My Divorce Journal - What’s the Right Thing To Do? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Dawn SinnottLast week I’m being questioned about whether I’m being too dramatic. This week I’m questioning what the right thing is. Then – 2/15/2004 “Yesterday was Valentine’s Day. I did not get him a Valentine card from me, just from the kids. I looked at some cards, but I just couldn’t do it. It ...
Views: 1078(1 vote) - My Divorce Journal - Don’t You Think You’re Being Dramatic? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Dawn SinnottLast week I felt like I was driving myself crazy with questions, imaginings and intuition. This week I’m being questioned about whether I’m being too dramatic. Then - 2/3/2004 “The other morning I was so upset because ‘Carl’ had been moping around talking about ‘no closeness’ and ‘Erin’ ...
Views: 1012 - My Divorce Journal - Driving Myself Crazy - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Dawn SinnottLast week I was getting increasingly frustrated with the vicious cycle that had been a part of our marriage for awhile. This week I feel like I’m driving myself crazy with questions, imaginings and intuition. Then - 1/26/2004 “I feel like I’m going to drive myself crazy. Yesterday ‘Carl’ ...
Views: 1009 - My Divorce Journal - Vicious Cycle - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Dawn SinnottLast week I was pressured to feel my feelings and come to terms with them. This week I’m getting increasingly frustrated with the vicious cycle that had been a part of our marriage for awhile. Then - 1/24/2004 “I am so tired of being the leader. I would love to be partners in the true ...
Views: 979(1 vote) - All Is Well Until You Know Differently - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from Dawn SinnottThe first time I heard this statement was when I was newly in the post-divorce dating stage. After numerous dates and very short relationships I met someone I connected with. He was charismatic, funny, loved doing anything and everything, loved his children, showed an interest in mine and even ...
Views: 1070(3 votes) - My Divorce Journal - Pressure to Feel - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Dawn SinnottLast week I was confronted with the question “What are you doing to fix this?” This week I am looking inside to figure out what I had been avoiding for many years. Then - 12/24/2003 “I have had my share of obstacles in our relationship but somehow I always find a way to crawl out of my ...
Views: 1011(1 vote) - My Divorce Journal - What Are You Doing to Fix This? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2011 from Dawn SinnottLast week I was contemplating an eye opening question previously posed by our marriage counselor, this week I’m defensive about an eye opening question posed by my husband Then – 12/23/2003 “Last night was quite interesting. When ‘Carl’ came home from his AA meeting he was in a bad ...
Views: 983(1 vote) - My Divorce Journal - What Would You Miss? - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2011 from Dawn SinnottThen - 12/11/2003 “The big topic that came up during our argument was that he feels I don’t even want to be in a relationship. He feels that when he’s recovered I don’t even want to stay around; he thinks I’ve already made up my mind on the subject and that nothing he does to get better is ...
Views: 951 - My Divorce Journal - Is Trust Fixable? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Dawn SinnottThen - 12/10/2003 “Last night when ‘Carl’ got home from his meeting and was in ‘Dan’s’ room saying good night, I thought I smelled liquor on him. I told him and he rolled his eyes and got huffy. It still bothered me so before he could go downstairs I asked him if I could smell his breath. ...
Views: 1151 - My Divorce Journal - What's Normal? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Dawn SinnottThen - 11/1/2003 “I usually write when things are bad and they are as bad as it gets. ‘Carl’ has been to every doctor known to man, has taken every medicine available and even went to a nutritionist. For 2 ½ years we’ve been dealing with all of his physical ailments – night sweats, heart ...
Views: 1077(2 votes) - My Divorce Journal - What's the Focus? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Dawn SinnottThen - 11/1/2003 “I usually write when things are bad and they are as bad as it gets. ‘Carl’ has been to every doctor known to man, has taken every medicine available and even went to a nutritionist. For 2 ½ years we’ve been dealing with all of his physical ailments – night sweats, heart ...
Views: 937 - An Exercise in Forgiveness - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Dawn SinnottI was writing an e-workbook for a teleclass I was going to give on the topic of forgiveness. As I always approach this type of writing project, I wrote down my thoughts about where I’ve been, how I moved forward and where I am now in regards to the topic. Forgiveness is one of those areas that ...
Views: 1203(1 vote) - The Hidden Gift - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2010 from Dawn SinnottWe’ve become really close, she and I. I’m really happy about that. She’s been opening up to me gradually and I can see her getting more and more comfortable. She tells me about how she recently handled a difficult situation and I am really impressed. I tell her so. She says she thinks she ...
Views: 994 - Who Gets To See You Happy? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2010 from Dawn SinnottThings were at their worst at home. I can remember feeling that I didn’t want my then husband to see me happy for reasons like: he’d take credit for it, he’d think everything was ok, he’d take it as whatever “sign” he wanted to attribute to it. For a long time I didn’t want to give him the ...
Views: 888 - F. E. A. R. (Today’s Letter to Me 5 Years Ago) - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2010 from Dawn SinnottAlmost every day for the past 6 ½ years I have read the page of the day in one or more of the Alanon Daily books and I would journal my thoughts about that page. Today I read the page of the day about fear and looked back in my prior journals. What I wrote on the same day 5 years ago was “I ...
Views: 965(1 vote) - Expectations are Premeditated Resentments - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Dawn SinnottI’m sitting at the party. I planned it so perfectly. I would throw a surprise party for my best friend on my birthday. She’ll be so surprised! She walks in the door. She looks surprised. She greets everyone and thanks them for coming. She seems to be happy yet……I know her better than ...
Views: 11119 - Keep Your Side of the Street Clean - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Dawn SinnottMy 18 year old daughter, Kelly, calls me in a panic. Her ex best friend has text her because she’s heard rumors that she believes Kelly has been spreading about her. She wants to come down from college and confront Kelly. Kelly is upset because she says she hasn’t said a bad word to anyone ...
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