Being thankful isn't just for the Thanksgiving holiday...it's a constant state of being. The holidays have a tendency to stir up more emotions, and give us a sense of family and love, more times than the rest of the year. But should it? Yes, the holiday movies like Love Actually, Home Alone, and even Elf ...
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the happiness that animals bring
I have always been an animal lover, well perhaps excluding reptiles, but the furry ones - domesticated and wild - have my heart. I'd love to go on a safari one day and see them in their own setting, running free, and loving their lives. As for domestic animals, I started with a bunny (named ...
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So, we launched a podcast…
Note: Yes it's been a minute since 2021 but thought it was worth re-sharing the start of our podcast and the motivation to "move" - Mind Body and Soul. I was sitting around one day, after launching some podcast episodes for work, and thought to myself, I kind of want to do this myself. Why not, ...
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Best of Me…
Ever think damn, this is the best version of myself. Today. Right here. Right now. How do I hold on to this? What helped me get here? I realized the best version of myself is when I have the following: Harmony (not just balance) in work and life Surrounding myself with people who are kind, driven, ...
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When life turns into “go go go”
Autumn is here, which also means a time of year when things are picking up speed. All the good things including family events, community gatherings, school, work trips, football season, plans with friends and loved ones, and more. All great in theory, but sometimes it adds up and your calendar looks like it threw up ...
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Fall into this Autumn Playlist
The perfect way to fall into this pumpkin spiced season is a playlist full of moody vibey tunes ... Are you ready for Hocus Pocus, Practical Magic, The Craft, Gilmore Girls, and Harry Potter season? Because we are. It's full of apple pies, pumpkin pies, cozy warm feelings, and comfortable nights with that chill in ...
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Journal Journal Journal
I wrote about taking the time to journal and show gratitude on a daily basis a little over a year ago. I wasn't sure if I'd make it a week or month or more, but I made it about a year. I was pretty impressed, I must admit. Then I fell off, mainly because it ...
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Fall into Autumn
...with this playlist. It may not be fall yet, but I'm one who cannot wait for the crisp air, cozy nights, and pumpkin everything. Sorry, not sorry. We all know a song, a playlist, the right tune or lyric, can change a mood. Make us "fall" into nostalgia with retro songs. Let us feel like a ...
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When things feel difficult, focus on the present
...Be grateful, for what you do have, and worry less about what you don't. The grass always seems greener, but sometimes it's just a mirage. Things can get tough whether it be work, relationships, family issues, health... but in the end a lot of these things are either temporary, and there are bigger things at ...
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5 ways to escape this summer without traveling
I don't know about you, but traveling can put a dent in your bank account, and sometimes you just need to take the time to save and spend a little less. This summer is one of those times to me, where I am trying to stay more local, take shorter weekend trips, and find ways ...
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It’s a heat wave…
Ever have a day where it's too hot to do anything. You don't want to eat outside, which normally would be lovely bc you're sweating in your meal. You don't want to go for a walk because you're dying of thirst. You can't even seem to get the pool to cool you down. It's the ...
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adopt don’t shop
Thinking about adopting a pet? I've noticed the trend more-so during the pandemic and less often since then, but it's always a wonderful idea. A wonderful idea if you're truly prepared and ready for the responsibility when it comes to expenses time devotion to training and care understanding an animal becomes family not a toy the love ...