self-care
I recently spoke with Stefani Sassos, and she said a phrase that stuck with me. She referred to small but practical choices we can make. This got me thinking about all the small choices that we make that can have a bigger impact on our lives. Small but practical, meaning easy for us to partake …
Journaling is a part of my life! Whether it is my bullet journal full of ideas and habit tracking, my productivity journal that helps my organize my to-do lists and menu planning, or my reading/meditation journal that I jot thoughts in as I read or after meditating – I am never far from a leather …
September is National Healthy Aging Month. As someone that is facing a milestone birthday next spring, yes – I will be 60! I am all about learning how to age gracefully and well. I was thrilled to chat about aging well with Dr. Contessa Metcalfe (Star of Bravo TV’s ‘Married to Medicine” and a practicing …
Ah, the dog-days of summer! It’s hot outside – pretty much wherever you are in the States; it’s hot. While the saying, Dog Days of Summer, is technically a references to the fact that the constellation Canis Major, the Greater Dog. is sharing the the same region of the sky with the sun; I think …
I gotta say, this past year has been challenging. I was so excited to say goodbye to 2020 and welcome in 2021, but alas, that gigantic turnabout never seemed to transpire. We are still living through a pandemic that is affecting all of our work, social, and travel plans. Additionally, this past year, my dad …
Are you seeking more peace in your life? Many of us have had negative or traumatic experiences that have left us feeling angry, hurt, or disjointed in some way. I know that I have experienced a lot of loss. In the past year, I have unexpectedly lost loved ones. People I know and care about …
There are many reasons that people adopt a plant-based diet. For some it is about animal welfare, the environment, or health. For me eating more plant-based meals and days is about my health. Not that the other reasons don’t deserve merit, it’s just that my personal driving force is my overall health. I really don’t …
It has been a very long time since I have shared my thoughts with my readers. Simply put – I feel like I have lost my voice. It happens to everyone that writes from time to time. I have spent these past weeks, unexpectedly, taking a hiatus from writing in order to spend time and …
Health and wellness are so much more than about what we eat. It is true that nutrition is a vital component of gaining and maintaining health, but there’s so much more to it. Today, I want to give you some small and simple changes to consider to help you move along your road to health …
March is National Nutrition month. While I believe that it is important to think about fueling our bodies with nutritious foods every day, this month, the month that ushers in spring, is the perfect time to refocus on all the wonderful ways we can take care of our bodies. With warmer days ahead, there is …
