I am often surprised by how much we use the words “I am fine”, as if we can magically be ok once we say this sentence. Yet, the truth is, more often than not, we are the opposite of fine. We are overwhelmed. We are exhausted. We feel like a failure when we can’t keep […]
Being Mindful in Times Of Grief
Unfortunately, grief is as much a part of life as happiness. This sounds horribly glib, but I ask that you trust me on this truth. You can’t have light without darkness. Happiness doesn’t exist without grief. Grief can dismantle your life in small, incendiary ways. You may start to neglect those that are close to you […]
20 Ways to Practice Mindfulness
This month’s topic has resolved around mindfulness and how it can play a part in our healing. When I first tried to start incorporating mindfulness into my life, it seemed ridiculously woo-woo and I couldn’t fathom focusing on anything for more than 5 min. Yet, I discovered that being mindful doesn’t have to be an […]
Learning To Love Yourself
Loving yourself is one of the most difficult relationships you can embark on. Yet, learning to love who you are is the one way to make you stronger and happier. You’re more likely to put forth the effort to reach your goals when you appreciate your value. Because YOU ARE VALUABLE. You’re bound to […]
Communication Skills During the Holidays
“As we struggle with shopping lists and invitations, compounded by December’s bad weather, it is good to be reminded that there are people in our lives who are worth this aggravation, and people to whom we are worth the same.” – Donald E. Westlake Is your home the peaceful, happy place you always wanted […]
A Simple Guide To Keeping a Journal
Trust me, I am not going to suggest that you write a lengthy prose about all your thoughts. But, small time journaling has always been key for me. Especially now with so many changes going on in my life. Some days I only write a few sentences. Some days I simply paste inspiring pictures or […]
Making the Best of Sick Days
Doctors do a funny thing. They prescribe a thousand different medications, intent on making you better; the medications in turn make you feel like death. Fun! In truth, this whole process of “healing” has been a frustrating bag of headaches, nausea, severe exhaustion and body chills. Once again, super good times had by all. I […]
Give Yourself A Personal Reboot
Lately, I have been feeling such a shift in how we all are feeling. Too much stress, not enough care for ourselves. Last week was a huge wake up call that I needed to stop ignoring symptoms of overwhelm and stress. I am the queen of putting myself last, which is not anything to be […]
10 Ways to Deal With High Stress
We all have days that are considerably more challenging and stressful than others (honestly, sometimes we have bad weeks!). Unfortunately, stress is a monster on both the mind and body. Although I hate to use the term “stress” as an excuse for everything, I can wholeheartedly say that stress is indeed a powerhouse that can […]
Making the most of a fresh start
Fresh starts take place in your life every day. We evolve. We grow. We fall down and stumble our way back to find our footing. The term “fresh start” has a warm, exciting sound to it, but the reality is that something new isn’t always something you look forward to. Trust me, there have been […]
