Life is busy for everyone. Whether you are working for a company or yourself. You can be raising a family, or doing all of the above. Whatever the case, it’s busy and it can be easy to lose track of the time that is spent simply winding down. You need time for your activities, hobbies, […] Read more…
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Lessons I’ve Learned from Yoga
The downward dog is my nemesis. That might be what’s kept me coming back to yoga. I never considered myself a yogi – far from it. Still, once I started, I felt like I just had to get better at it. I always avoided it because I didn’t see myself as flexible. I always drifted […] Read more…
Your Spring Reading List
Spring has sprung! Our fruit trees are blooming and the whole backyard smells so good. Soon enough, I’ll be planted in the gazebo with a few good books. It’s just warm enough to feel good out there with a few good books. Not yet hot enough to be an uncomfortable sticky mess. I’m taking advantage […] Read more…
5 Podcasts I Can’t Get Enough Of
I might have a problem. I think I’m okay with admitting that. So here goes my confession. I am way too into podcasts! A first, I thought it was because I work from home and the podcasts fill in for office chatter. It’s also a great way to catch up on the news quickly without […] Read more…
Do You Have A Sunday Reset
The weekends are too short. There’s no way around that. It’s like the minute you settle into it and start to relax – it’s over. I’m all for the four-day work week and three-day weekends. Who do I need to talk to to make that happen? Do we need a petition? Once Sunday comes around […] Read more…
Is Self Care Stressing You?
I don’t know about you but my timelines are filled with someone talking about self care. There’s so much chatter about how important it is. Talks about how it’s sacred, not selfish. Let me say, I’m one of those people. I’m all for it. I’m all for the message of taking care of you being […] Read more…
And then I Had to Be Consistent
It’s the third month of the year already. I’m not sure how we’re already in March but here we are. January and February were flashes in the pan. I didn’t head into this year with huge resolutions. Instead, I’ve been more focused on being consistent in my life in ways that really matter. I’m paying […] Read more…
The Case for Celebrating Yourself
There’s no one more critical of us than we are of ourselves. It’s a good thing when it pushes us to be better. When we expect more for ourselves and push to get there, that’s not a bad thing. The tables turn when we are so critical that we only believe the worst of ourselves. […] Read more…
Change is Good and Confusing
Be different. Stand out. Be proud of your uniqueness. These are all things I tell my kids. These little nuggets prove to be useful in all sorts of situations. As with most things I teach them, the same lessons apply to me too. Lately, I’ve had to apply this advice in terms of something as […] Read more…
Fitness Life Hacks That Work
There are some goals I’ve been setting around here. That’s nothing new. I’m the queen of having a goal. I always feel the need to have something to work toward. One of my goals had been working on staying committed to my fitness. I had fallen off in a big way since having kids. Getting […] Read more…
