As we end the year, having mixed emotions is almost a universal experience. We feel joy for all that has been accomplished and the experiences we’ve had. Yet sometimes our minds drift into thoughts about what wasn’t, what may not have happened yet, and small moments...
It’s that time of year when we take a step back, reflect, and resolve to do something to become more of our best selves in the year to come. Though we can all probably benefit from exercising, eating healthy, or getting our homes more organized, I believe we can all...
I clearly recall the first time I chose a Word of the Year. It was December 2004 and my divorce with my husband of more than seventeen years was final. I wanted to take some sort of control with my life with the full knowledge that a large portion of life was out of...
If the song tells us that this is the “most wonderful time of the year,” then why are so many folks so stressed out? Yes, my dear, I know that with all the demands on your time and attention as the holidays approach, often what gets tossed aside is self-care....
The holidays are upon us. Christmas is mere moments away. And as I stock the house with necessities like paper towels, pasta and coffee, I can’t help but notice the frenzy of shoppers filling their carts to the brim with sweaters and pajamas and video games. Now, I...
While happiness is an inside job, I’m the first to admit that it’s easier said than done. It’s one of the reasons why I turn to a tool that anyone can use: a journal. Keeping a journal is a path to exploring your mind, your emotions, and your deeper...
It’s almost Christmas as I write this, darling. And while I know that you you may not celebrate the Christmas. Or maybe, this year, you just don’t feel like celebrating Christmas. You soul is simply feeling tired. Everywhere I go, it seems as if folks are a little...