Do you sometimes struggle with saying no to requests or invitations? Or feel guilty if you do? Over-commit or take on tasks and then wish you hadn’t? Lots of people do. I know I have. Most of us have multiple demands on our time. At different life stages, we may Read more…
So last time I revisited some of those foundational practices that allow us to live and perform at peak – exercise, nutritious clean food, mood and hydration. Incorporating any of these into your daily routine will make a significant difference in how you feel, look and function. Give attention to Read more…
So……how was your summer? Are you ready for fall? I know I am – it’s my favorite season, especially here in Colorado. The air is crisp, the Aspens turn gold, and every day seems to have a clear blue sky. By now, most of us have heard that 40 is Read more…
I was having a conversation with a good friend not too long ago about some distressing comments I had read online in response to a posted article. Frankly, they were ugly and I chose not to continue reading. My friend’s observation: “Society has lost its sense of civility.” I’ve thought Read more…
“The moments of happiness we enjoy take us by surprise. It is not that we seize them, but that they seize us. “ ~ Ashley Montagu I don’t know about where you are, but summer in Colorado is short and seems to fly by faster each year. At the beginning Read more…
Our family said goodbye to our 15-1/2 year old Yellow Lab last week. It’s one of the hardest things I’ve had to do in a very long time. I used to say, jokingly, that Ben was the rock of our family. But it was true. I never, ever, not one Read more…
As someone who has journaled off and on throughout my life, I have to admit that the last few years have been more off than on. I’d always appreciated the process and found it an excellent outlet for organizing my thoughts, but had somewhat fallen out of the habit. Over Read more…
Something I’ve observed over the years (in my own life at times, as well as others) is what’s come to be known in some circles as the “What the Hell Effect.” It goes something like this: “Well, I really blew my weight loss/healthy eating/no sugar/Weight Watchers/Skinny Bitch – or whatever Read more…
Do you know anyone who isn’t pressed for time these days? Everyone I talk to seems busier than ever in their work and family lives, often with little left over for themselves. And I’m just talking about the basics: Healthy food, exercise, sleep, downtime. Extreme business is probably a topic Read more…
Most of us want to be a positive influence, to contribute in some way to the world around us. Too often, we feel that we lack the time, money, or other resources we need to make an impact on the world around us. So, despite having good intentions, we often Read more…