Raise your hand if you work while you are supposed to be on vacation. Please don't feel bad. I'm totally guilty too. But working while you're supposed to be taking a break can negatively impact your relationships, take you away from the present moment, and put you in a funky mood. The next thing you know, it's time to go back to work, and you still don't feel like you've had a vacation. So[...]
Last year was the first Christmas my family spent in our home in years. While we were disappointed that we couldn’t be with family and friends, we made it special by creating a fun list of things to do leading up to Christmas. Focusing on fun activities helped us get excited about the holidays and keep our minds off what we were missing. We had so much fun that we are doing it again this[...]
The holidays are here! And while they may bring tidings of comfort and joy, they can also bring a healthy helping of stress—especially this year. Who isn't already on edge between travel restrictions, supply chain issues, vaccination wars, and a mix of political opinions? Add in a few difficult relatives and you’ve got the perfect storm of stress. While you can’t control any of these[...]
It’s hard to believe, but the holidays are right around the corner! And when it comes to holiday shopping, there are two types of people—those who are done by November 1st and those who don’t start until December 24th. If that’s your jam, this is not the year to wait until the last minute to do your holiday shopping. Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s shopping[...]
