A conversation with a client I had recently has stuck with me. He shared with me that he typically starts his day energized, hopeful, ready to go. As the day goes on, though, he often finds himself dealing with problems, obstacles and distractions, all of which start to wear on Read more…
You don’t need to make big changes to bring more balance to your life. Building short enjoyable activities into your day can recharge your batteries, improve clarity and focus, and help build more positive interactions in the workplace and beyond. We all go through times of feeling stressed – when Read more…
I was having a conversation with a friend recently. She was really down on herself for what she felt was a big mistake she had made in her work. She was being so hard on herself that I felt I had to say something. Her self criticism wasn’t doing anything Read more…
One of the things that I work on with clients is developing a customized wellness plan. A customized plan will create a guide, as well as action steps, for setting goals, and establishing and tracking new habits. The first step in creating this type of plan is beginning with an Read more…
When was the last time you sat down and took inventory of your good qualities and characteristics, your strengths? Do you know what they are? When we don’t know and appreciate those good things about ourselves and, more importantly, use them in our lives, we are leaving untapped those parts Read more…
I often get asked for healthful dinner ideas. Eating healthy is a priority in our family, and weeknights don’t always lend themselves to lengthy meal prep, so I’m always looking for easy, fast and healthy when it comes to meal planning. Fish is a mainstay for us, and salmon, cod Read more…
“The first step in crafting the life you want is to get rid of everything you don’t.” ― Joshua Becker I love that quote because it really doesn’t just apply to our possessions. It really applies to the whole of our lives. I’d been wanting to take some old ski Read more…
Well, here we are – 2021. As I reflect on this past year and look to the new one, I can’t help but also think about important lessons the year 2020 came with. I am ever more mindful of the gratitude I have for my own health and that of Read more…
The holidays are often stressful for people and there are usually a variety of articles on managing holiday stress this time of year. As 2020 draws to a close, this post will not be about that. Most of us now have a graduate degree in stress management! This holiday may Read more…
I’ll be keeping Thanksgiving and the holidays much simpler this year, given all that’s been going on. Because 2020 has brought with it so many unanticipated challenges, I am feeling so much gratitude as I write this. I am thankful that my family and I are healthy, that our extended Read more…