Entries by Mitzi Bockmann

5 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me on My Wedding Day

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Marriage doesn ‘ t come with a manual. I wish it did. Because after the vows have been said, the doves have been released, and the dress has been put in dry storage, comes marriage. And as much as we would like to believe it ‘ s all happily ever after, it often isn ‘ […]

5 Reasons Telling the Truth Will Make You Happy

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Remember back in high school when you and your best friend both liked the same guy and then the guy started liking you back and you didn ‘ t know what to do about your friend so you didn ‘ t tell her? How did that work out? We all have secrets. Secrets that may […]

5 Ways To Survive Change – Even if it’s Really Scary

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Things change. You either love it or you hate it. Are you wondering how to survive change even if it’s really scary? Many people hate it. The prospect of a new job, moving to a new house, leaving a relationship or buying a new car can make those who resist change want to run for […]

5 Reasons People Becomes Happier After A Divorce

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Can divorce make you happier? Let me tell you a story… I remember I would wake up in the morning, looking forward to my day, and then would roll over and see the still warm, empty space next to me in bed. My stomach would sink. My husband had gone to the gym and I […]

5 Small Things To Be Grateful For – Even When Life Is Getting You Down

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There some days where it’s really hard to find things to be grateful for, and some days it’s not hard at all. Two weeks ago, my sister had an emergency appendectomy, and I have spent most of my time with her in Connecticut since then. My sister has two teenage boys, two dogs, a coop […]

5 TV Shows About Women That You Have Never Heard of and Should See

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The past few weeks I have been going heavy with my blogs but today, in the spirit of fall and the new TV season, I am going to go lighter. There are so many great TV shows about women and I want to share the joy. I LOVE TV. Love it. I think the variety […]

5 Things to Do Now Summer is Over

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Two days of the year mark major times of transition – Labor Day and New Year ‘ s Day. Both days mark the end of a season and the beginning of a period when things shift. Both days are full of the possibilities of great things to come. Labor Day just happened, which means one […]

5 Reasons Why Women Should Vote In US Elections

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I have spoken with many women how have said that they just aren ‘ t going to vote. I always respond, ‘ But you have to! ‘ According to exit polls, 53 percent of people who voted in the 2012 election were women. In most states, more women than men are registered to vote, and […]

5 Ways To Be Happy – Personal Tips For Being Happy In Life

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You know that person. The one who is always happy. Nothing seems to get them down. They are successful, have good friends, exude confidence, and are fun to be with. Is this you? Everybody wants to be happy. It seems pretty simple, doesn ‘ t it? But the reality is different. Happiness is a choice. […]

5 Ways to Survive Your Child Going off to College

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Your kid is going off to college. Holy s*%t. While there were some occasions a few years back when you thought this moment couldn ‘ t come soon enough, now that it ‘ s here, the prospect is hitting you like a ton of bricks. Your child is leaving. That force of nature who has […]

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