Welcome spring! This last week the calendar ushered in a new season. While the weather is crazy in much of our country (our Tahoe mountains are expected more snow this coming week), it is still time to think about and ready ourselves for the warmer and longer days ahead. When thinking forward, It’s best to …
We all need a boost sometimes. Life is full of emotional seasons – season of joy, seasons of sorrow; seasons of energy, seasons of fatigue; seasons of calm, seasons of overwhelm; seasons of confidence; seasons of worry – to name just a few of the emotions we tide throughout our days. Scientists tell us there …
With Labor Day weekend being upon us, I thought is was the perfect time to think about ways to find work life balance. For many of us, Labor Day marks the end of summer and the return to school. Well, I am already back in the classroom, and many students around the country have already …
The 94th Academy Awards is set for Sunday, March 27, 2022, and I know that as a movie fan, I will be watching! I have not seen all of the movies of this past year, but I have seen many of them, and I have my fingers crossed for my favorites. Today I want to …
There is so much going on in our world today. When you turn on the news you see some of the worst of humanity and catastrophes taking place. All of this can get overwhelming. Throw in our day-to-day lives and our many commitments – and life can feel chaotic. Trying not to get sidetracked or …
Three years ago, my husband and I downsized our home. We literally cut our home’s square footage in half. We also went from an oversized three-car garage to a standard two-car garage. We lost a lot – I mean loads of closet space, kitchen counter space, and laundry room space – when we moved. Today …
The holidays seem to unleash creative powers in most of us – trying new recipes, getting crafty, and decorating our homes. I have even been known to pull out my old sewing machine and sew our children all matching pajamas. For others, the thought of all that creating is simply overwhelming! And that’s ok! The …
Your attitude impacts everything in your life. Your happiness, satisfaction, career, and relationships are all impacted by your attitude. Unfortunately, life is hard for many, many people right now. With Covid numbers surging across our country and in many parts of the world, people are are living with many stressors. Stressors that can really wear …
My health and wellness has always been a focus of my life. I admit the strength of that focus as ebbed and flowed over the years. But as I sit here today, I know that each day is a gift. You always hear that health is the greatest wealth and that is so very true. …
I will be the first to admit that I can be a very stubborn person. Ask my parents, ask my husband – they will all agree. In many ways I am a true Aries – active, passionate and independent, but the fiery side of me also brings out my stubbornness, my need to be right, …
