self improvement

I Am Learning to Love the Sound

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, October 15, 2021 • 1 Comment

I am learning to love the sound of my feet walking away from things that aren’t good for me. Is that not the best? I saw it posted this morning, and I could hear the sound…and it’s sweet. It’s not easy to (a) admit when...

Like Pouring Gas On Anxiety

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, October 6, 2021 • 1 Comment

Anxiety is a bitch. If you’ve experienced it, you know it can be triggered by something big…or insignificant…or come on without warning and for no reason. You just feel freaking nervous…and anxious…and like something bad is about to happen…and you can’t breathe good…and there’s some...

Sick of Shiny

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, September 24, 2021 • Leave a Comment

I am a collector of quotes. I like inspirational sayings, motivating verses, and passages that hit home. I have a whole Pinterest board related to them, as well as various and sundry clippings, post-its, and cut outs of gems that struck a chord. But sometimes...

AWOL…but with permission.

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, September 21, 2021 • Leave a Comment

I’ve been AWOL. I never thought I would go without posting a TILT, but it’s been over a week without one. I was pretty committed and swore I’d never do it. But I had permission…from myself. I think sometimes life surrounds us with a hundred...

Different. Nice.

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, September 8, 2021 • Leave a Comment

We can be different if you’re nice. If you’re nice, we can be friends. If we are friends, you can expect my loyalty, grace, and support. We can be different if you’re not nice. If you’re not nice, we can’t be friends. If we are...

Things I Learned Today / Sunday, August 15, 2021

In Things I Learned Today • by Amanda Herring, Writer, August 15, 2021 • Leave a Comment

Things I learned today… I started to crochet a blanket last night, and I had forgotten how much I loved it. While I was yarning over and hooking and turning, I realized that a crocheted blanket is one continuous string of yarn that is continuously...

Let yourself go?

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, July 19, 2021 • Leave a Comment

What do y’all think it means if you’ve “let yourself go”? Are you eating ice cream straight from the carton, curled up on the couch in sweats, most weekends? Girl. Took a shower…maybe yesterday? Sister. Wear your husband’s old, holey softball tournament tshirt and faded...

Creating Peace, Love & Joy #3

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, July 14, 2021 • Leave a Comment

All week, I’m working to CREATE a little more peace, love, and joy by making some adjustments here and there to my daily habits. So far, I’ve told you about two… > I turned off my email notifications.> I set a timer and focus. Today’s...

Creating Peace, Love & Joy #2

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, July 13, 2021 • Leave a Comment

I’m working this week to CREATE a little more peace, love, and joy by making some adjustments here and there to my daily habits. Yesterday, I told you about the first one… I turned off my email notifications. It’s actually working! I feel less inundated...

Treat Yourself Like You’re Sick

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, July 11, 2021 • Leave a Comment

Sometimes my mental health has so deteriorated, I should treat myself like I’m sick. Remove myself from crowds Get some rest and try to sleep Hydrate more and eat good food Assess my symptoms and identify what made me feel so bad Take care of...