"If not, you are walking through life with your fists balled up expecting people to place something in your hands. Impossible." I hate New Year's resolutions. First of all, I have a horrible memory. By the end of the year, I would never remember what I resolved to do. So I just don't make them.... Continue Reading →
Raise Your Vibration
Kindness. Gratitude. Happiness. These words sound so basic but yet, it seems hard to obtain these very things. Where do you find happiness? How do you express gratitude? Who deserves kindness? There is no easy answer for any of those questions. But one answer is that all of the above starts from within. You can not... Continue Reading →
Perfect Couples and Model Families: Shit is Not What it is Cracked Up To Be
"So when you see your friend post pics of her and her boo taking a trip to a beautiful island far away, know that they are dealing with real relationship challenges like you and I." The world of social media has turned out to be a blessing and a curse. On one side of the spectrum... Continue Reading →
Overcoming Anxiety
"Motherhood definitely contributed to heightened anxiety in the twenties and thirties. And with each addition to the family, the anxiety grew as well." According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of American, more than 6.8 million people are affected by general anxiety disorder (GAD). Individuals affected by this condition experience excessive anxiety and worry, often expecting the... Continue Reading →
Should I Stay or Should I Go? – Coping With Workplace Dysfunction
"Weigh your options carefully, keeping your peace and sanity at the forefront of the decision." Picture this. You read a job announcement and it seems like you have just hit the jackpot. You submit an application, get called in for an interview and consequently land the job. Everything is going great in the initial... Continue Reading →
Reduce Your Stress by Shifting Your Mindset
"Before I was aware of this, countless negative thoughts flowed through my mind throughout the day. As a result, I was more pessimistic about life and my destiny." Negative thoughts and emotions are common contributors to stress. Replacing negative thoughts with positive thoughts, also called cognitive restructuring, is an important element of living a stress-free... Continue Reading →
Overcoming Procrastination
~"Do what you like least first." Do I procrastinate? Why yes I do and I must say, I do it very well. Here is a great example. So, my daughter decided that she was no longer interested in playing the clarinet at the end of last year. I did not push the issue. I was... Continue Reading →
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