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Welcome to my blog site! The blog title is mother loss because I’m the author of Mom’s Gone, Now What? Ten Steps to Help Daughters Move Forward After Mother Loss.

My goal for this blog is to build community while sharing information and ideas on a variety of topics related to vibrant living .

As a Certified Life Coach, I include coaching questions/requests along with an affirmation with each blog post to challenge you to become your best self.

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Exchange “Merry” For Contentment

December 1, 2025 by Mershon Niesner

Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can. Arthur Ashe, professional tennis player If you’re feel lonely, depressed, or joyless this holiday season, you’re not alone. The truth is, sometimes life is difficult—even in December; mostly in December for some. The trouble comes when we compare our inner reality with everyone … Continue reading Exchange “Merry” For Contentment

Combating Grief With Exercise

October 31, 2025 by Mershon Niesner

No matter how busy my life gets, if I do nothing else, I lift weights. Maggie Fazeli Fard, Master Fitness Trainer One way to move beyond grief is to move towards self care. If you’re wondering where to start in prioritizing your fitness training, Maggie Fazeli Fard, Senior Fitness Editor for Experience Life Magazine and … Continue reading Combating Grief With Exercise

Learn To Excel At Doing Nothing

September 30, 2025 by Mershon Niesner

Be a curator of your life. Slowly cut things out until you’re left only with what you love, with what’s necessary, with what makes you happy. Leo Babuta, simplicity blogger and author Was there ever a time in your life when you excelled at doing nothing? Perhaps when you were a youngster building sandcastles or a … Continue reading Learn To Excel At Doing Nothing

RX For Burnout

September 5, 2025 by Mershon Niesner

Nothing is worth your health. Nothing is worth poisoning yourself into stress, anxiety, and fear. Steve Maraboli, author and athlete One of the best solutions for burnout is the simple act of slowing down your movements. Intentionally moving slowly is a tiny rebellion that can help you regain your power, purpose, and a new sense … Continue reading RX For Burnout

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