I'm Choosing Joy

I’m just a plain old hot mess mama with a passion for writing and lifting people up! Check out my blog at

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@ItsNicoleCarman Also she has a ton of recipes in that book!

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@ItsNicoleCarman If you can read Body Love by Kelly Leveque. Basically the principle is that your meals need four things: protein, greens, fat, and fiber. This is my method right now and I am full much longer and eat much better!

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Being single is hard.

Being married is hard.

Not being able to have kids is hard.

Parenting is hard.

Being a working parent is hard.

Being a SAHP is hard.

Can we maybe just stop trying to compete about who has it hardest and just support each other?

#snuggles4struggles

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I have discovered a new form of torture so secret agents take note: make someone peel the back off a roll of sticky laminate. It will tear into tiny pieces and drive them mad! 😡
Took 30 minutes🤬

#why #NeverAgain

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Spent the last few hours doing some batch work and writing my blog posts for the next couple weeks! Hooray for being productive!

#productivity #Mentalhealth #bloggerstribe @BloggersTribe @allthoseblogs

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@lauragdunson @ItsNicoleCarman I’m a mental health blogger who suffers with anxiety, depression, and ADHD. I like to write about taking control of your life and not being defined by your mental illness!

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I’ve been silent on social media the last few months. My family and I are struggling with some difficult trials and they have consumed my attention. I wanted to share a little of our story. Read it here:

https://t.co/31s12gUzWX

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Haven’t been very active lately due to dealing with family illness and having to get a second job. Trying to find time again to blog!

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When the twins are crying at the same time because one wants a Mario hat and the other wants to watch Minnie Mouse...GIF me

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@fionalikes I am able to lift others going through something similar and be an advocate for change.

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@bournemouthgirl @Geraldine_Talks I use exercise to cope with my anxiety. I start running and don’t stop till I start to feel better.

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Any other moms with anxiety really struggle with the sensory overload that is toddlers? They are kicking my butt today!

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Confidence is key! Something I have always loved about my husband is his confidence and belief in himself. Striving for that in myself.

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Wonder who this sexy lady is and why she is so good at eye makeup tutorials?! Check out the changes to my blog at https://t.co/N4sHioUTLe to find out!

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I’ve been struggling a lot with my anxiety lately, so of course I wrote a post about how I’ve been coping! Nothing like sharing your story to help yourself feel better! Check out the link below:

https://t.co/XJyXU7DXL5

#Anxiety #blogger

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@ItsNicoleCarman @gemusiclover Yellow. It’s my favorite color anytime of year

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Pushed through my workout today because A. It makes me feel good afterward and B. It’s a good strategy to work through my anxiety. Glad to find something that works! What helps you cope with your illness?

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You would think after 13 years I wouldn’t need a reminder in my phone to take my medication. But I totally do.

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“It’s all in your head”-common saying to those with mental illness

“Of course it’s in my head...Just because it’s in my head doesn’t mean it isn’t real.”-my response in my latest blog post

https://t.co/s03WWNjXaW

#EndTheStigma