Before I share the 6 doctor appointments you need to make before the end of the year, let me tell you a very personal story. A few days before my 44th birthday, I received the shocking news that I had precancerous cells that were dangerously close to becoming cancer. I was under extreme stress the few months prior and had quite a few legitimate reasons to put off making a doctor appointmen[...]
My favorite season is almost over! Kids are going back to school, some are returning to work in person, and the weather will be changing soon. Although I’m not ready for summer to end, I’m committed to making the most of what’s left. Whether you've got some activities already planned or looking for some fun things to do, here are 15 things to do before summer ends. 15 Thin[...]
There’s just something about summer that makes me feel so adventurous. My mood is so much more relaxed. It’s like the warm weather flips a switch in my brain and suddenly I want to shake up my routine, try new things, and take more risks. And since school is out, our home schedule is less hectic leaving me with more time to focus on myself. So I’ve decided to claim this season as sel[...]
I’m not sure how we got here, but here we are. Tired, stressed, overcommitted, and overwhelmed—at work and at home. Tasked with the challenge of juggling work-life, family, and friends all while attempting to carve out “me time” for self-care and personal sanity. I know I can do anything, but I can’t do everything. There have been times when I’ve felt like I was drowning. Whe[...]
“If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands!” (clap,clap)… I’m sure you know this song as many of us have freely sang and danced to this children’s tune at some point in our lives. With big bright eyes we jumped, clapped, and giggled because we were happy and we knew it. Well, maybe. I don’t know about you, but it has taken much more than a song for me to discover w[...]
This year has been a roller coaster of events, emotions, and change! Within the blink of an eye, all of our lives have taken a turn in some capacity, some much greater than others. And it doesn’t look like we are anywhere near being back to normal. In fact, most of us have had to discover new norms for our families, careers, and ourselves. Many people are still working from home, most ki[...]
It’s easy to notice when big things happen and affect your mood. It’s your birthday. You lose a loved one. You’re enjoying a much-needed vacation. You’re having some financial issues. But you’d be surprised to learn that it’s really those little everyday things that affect your mood more than you realize. Recognizing those small things is key to understanding what you are feeli[...]
Mother’s Day is the only other day besides birthdays that moms are pampered and given a day off. But what about the rest of the year? Moms spend so much of their time taking care of everyone else that they forget to put themselves on that list. We all need time to recharge our batteries, so here are 13 self-care tips for moms.read more[...]
