Simple Self-Care: Connecting with Nature
"Connecting with nature doesn’t necessarily have to be defined by weeklong hiking trips or becoming a hardcore mountain biker. Little s
Are You Doing Self-Care Right?
"Doing self-care is even more challenging during the holidays because our time is increasingly more limited. We are constantly bombarde
Stop “Shoulding” On Yourself
"...When the action you are partaking in causes an internal battle that ultimately leads to inaction, the only one who can stop it is y
Finding Joy Through Positive Perception
Practicing intentional positivity to outweigh the negativity brought more joy and harmony to these people’s lives as well as decreased confl
Infomercials, Autopilot, and Adam Sandler
One of my favorite infomercials is for the Slap Chop. (No, I’m not compensated for this, nor do I necessary endorse this product.) If you...
Don't Be Like Abby and Allen
Abby and Allen (fictitious characters, of course) are on the road to disaster if they keep heading down the same path. What can they do to t
It Takes a Village
I took this picture about a week ago. It's a little nest that a mama and papa bird built in a planter outside on my front porch. I've...
D.I.T. Plus a Bonus Offer!
Happy 2016! I took a little time off for the holidays and did some self-care while visiting family. I hope you all had a restful (not...
Thankfulness And Seeing The Positive
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I'm sure many of you have been thinking about what you are thankful for. I have been doing a...
Signs You're In a Troubled Relationship: Silence
In my last blog post, I addressed lonliness as a sign that you may be falling into a troubled relationship. Feeling lonely while in a...