Comfort comes from multiple places...a hug from a loved one, a sentimental song, a stroll by the water, a good book and the couch, and even a necessary Hulu binge. Sometimes just walking in the door and knowing you can have some quality couch time with your significant other and decompress from the day can ...
Ways to escape without getting on a plane
Sometimes we need an escape, but can't quite afford a getaway. Or we don't need a whole getaway, just a little escape from the daily madness. We don't need a plane or train (or automobile) to achieve that escape. Plus, can you imagine that credit card bill each week? Corny, yes. True? Definitely. There are much ...
Playlist: A Walk in the Park
Because everyone needs a playlist for a sunday stroll. Lit up with everything from: Phantogram, Cults, Chairlift, Coconut Records, and Vampire Weekend. Listen now!
The Beauty of Perseverance
Written by blog contributor, Tammy Luksich. Webster’s Dictionary defines perseverance as steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. Perseverance is the breaking point, which drives the car of maturity and success. It separates the mediocre from the overachievers, the B+ from the A-, the laborer from the foreman. The process of developing ...
Going Back
Going back to where you used to be. Whether it's visiting a city you used to live or a neighborhood...it's like going back in time. Transporting yourself to a person you used to be. A place you used to know. A version of yourself you used to know. Memories that cling to you. Bitter sweet ...
Your life isn’t Yours
Much of the day we focus on ourselves. Not a bad thing. We ensure we eat get some good sleep (hopefully) eat well (hopefully), and that we get some exercise (hopefully), etc. But throughout the day we are also without sometimes realizing, giving ourselves to others - our jobs, our significant others, our kids, our ...
When You Don’t Simply Feel Enough
Written by contributing blogger, Daniela Forte. There will be many times in your life where you won’t feel like you are enough. It can happen in your career, your relationships and just in the general day-to-day. Let me tell you, it is a horrible feeling. Here is a little secret, you absolutely are enough! No matter what ...
10 Quotes to Motivate You Any Crappy Week
"If you want to achieve greatness stop asking for permission." --Anonymous "Opportunities don't happen, you create them." --Chris Grosser "Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people." --Eleanor Roosevelt "As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others." --Bill Gates "You must expect great things of yourself before you can ...
They Say You Can’t Have it All, But Can You?
Balance is a B*tch. It takes effort, and lots of time management to work. Truth. And when it comes to wanting all the things you want in life, sometimes sacrifice happens, or things falter at times. According to this Inc article Work, Sleep, Family, Fitness, or Friends: Pick 3 --- You can't have it all. ...
Eat a little, Eat a lot
Our society has made us worry about every little morsel that goes into our mouths. How many calories is in that bite of cake? Can I afford the calories to eat out today? How many sugars are in that drink? If I have wine instead of an appetizer will my calorie count max out? Does that ...