I'm sure you've heard the phrase, "build a life you don't have to escape from" or "take a vacation from" ... basically creating a life that is enjoyable day. We all have 'off days' where you wish you could make a change, or escape, or find a quick solve. There are days when you ...
Have you ever dated yourself?
Taking time to get to know yourself and even take yourself out on a date are total confidence builders. So if you're down to read more, please do, but you can also listen to our latest podcast episode here. ---- I recently went to a book tour event for Emma Lovewell's new book Live Learn Lovewell, ...
That Summer Feelin’ is Coming
Warmer temps, sunshine, and a fresh new season heading our way. You have the desire to do more, stay up longer, linger outdoors, taste that feeling of summer starting to hit us. It's a season for remembering our childhood ease. A time for living a little more simply. Enjoying the company of loved ones. Making ...
Do you enjoy your own company?
I remember when the show SATC was originally popular and I admit I was watching during reruns...I saw the episode where Carrie took herself out. No phone. No book. Just herself and her meal, at a table for one. It was such an accomplishment for her...and truthfully I feel like it is definitely a stepping ...
April showers bring May flowers
...I can buy myself flowers is a song I never thought I would care for, mainly because of the artist who sings it, but I judged too quickly. I didn't give her enough credit. The song sings to the soul of so many of us. As does great music overall. A song, a tune, ...
Judgement is inevitable when you do this
With the advent of social media, blogs, and other mediums that allow you to broadcast your personal brand at the click of a button, brings on another beast. Judgement. Actors and famous people have had to deal with the issue of the media and putting out their image in tabloids for decades now. In that ...
Acceptance, if only it were so simple
Listen to our latest podcast episode on practicing acceptance or read out blog post below. February and March has been a tad frustrating for me because I injured my right hip/glute/back area from weight lifting (I think) or something clumsy - you never know with me. Unfortunately, not only was this painful physically, but emotionally ...
Moments of Mindfulness
It's easy to get lost in the day to day, but taking a moment, preferably more than one, is so necessary. Why you ask? A moment to reflect, discern what's going on within yourself, and determine what you need whether it be as simple as a glass of water, perhaps a nap, or a run ...
Winter Cheer
Winter can be hard with the short days and weeks that sometimes feel like months. BUT sometimes the right playlist can turn our mood into something a bit more optimistic. So, forget the groundhog, and the 6 more weeks of winter. Forget that the sun doesn't come up until 7, or that it gets dark ...
Work-Life Balance or Harmony?
I had always thought work-life "balance" was the key to happiness, but recently came upon the term work-life harmony, and am now revisiting the right way to approach life - for me. According to a Forbes article, "Work-life harmony is about you. It’s about your energy and where you invest it to make your life ...