Blog | Dr. Carrie Manke

Worried Sick!

Have you ever heard the phrase, "I'm worried sick!" Did you know that you can actually worry yourself into being sick? When we worry, it...

When You're in a Funk... Welcome The "Ramifying" Process

I've been in a funk for 3 days and I just can't seem to get out of it. For me, a funk feels like Low energy and motivation Wanting to lay...

The day I lost it on the UPS guy

I was having a rough week, rather a rough month. I had moved to California because God told me to and here I was waiting for my nursing...

"I'm not negative. I'm just a realist."

I used to say this about myself when people pointed out how much I complained. "I'm a realist." "I just want to be prepared for...

Are you looking for the hole or green tongue?

Whitewater kayaking 101: Where you look is where your boat will go. It took ending up in a hole with my boat upside down a few times for...

The antidote to the game of comparison

I've been battling with comparison lately. Comparing myself to people my age who are married, have kids, and successful in business....

Rules for buying me a gift

Rules: Must be practical, something I can use on a regular basis If it's clothes, make sure I picked it out Give it to me on a holiday...

It was just 1-2 fingers

Ironically, physical touch is actually my top love language. I love non-sexual touch – hugging, putting your hand on my leg, holding...

Wearing your status like the Homecoming Queen sash

Your experience is valid when you're a victim of abuse. You are a victim to someone else's abusive behavior/language. Calling yourself a...