There are times when someone reaches out in need of a hand, and you think to yourself...sigh, I'm tired. I really don't feel like reviewing that resume, making that introduction, or going out for that coffee to discuss their needs. If you are truly THAT busy, and don't have the energy to give your undivided attention, ...
Stay a while
Sometimes we are so quick to jump, rush off, move on to the next thing. We forget to take a minute and enjoy the moment. The person in front of us. The conversation we're having. The person who is hoping we'll take more time with them. Our pet who needs more playtime. Our work that ...
Curbing the Jolly
Written by blog contributor, Audrea Laffely. I don’t know about you but the holiday season always finds a way of taking me off my normal, healthy path. Fellow blogger, Pam Sahota wrote a wonderful article this past week about eating well despite parties, and it really hit home. Over the past few weeks I’ve been hitting ...
How to eat well despite the parties
The holidays are fast approaching, and so are all the holiday parties. It happens every year. And then comes January 1, and we're scrambling to get to the gym and looking for the next fad diet to make up for our indulgences. But why not set yourself up for success from the get-go? Here are my tips ...
The Holidays are Here
As you head "Home for the holidays" and think "baby it's cold outside.." just remember that "it's the most wonderful time of the year!" Your'e excited to "let it snow, let it snow, let it snow" so you can take a little "sleigh ride" in the "winter wonderland" because "santa clause is coming to town." And ...
The joys of a staycation
Written by contributing blogger, Audrea Laffely. My life can be pretty hectic and as I am becoming more successful (and older) it is getting busier and busier. With the holiday season right around the corner (an even busier time), and with a good amount of vacation time left, I decided it was a good time to get ...
Keeping with Tradition Around the Holidays
Written by contributing blogger, Daniela Forte. Let me start by saying that I am not a shopper, by no means. In fact shopping is my least favorite thing to do, unless I absolutely have to. However, one tradition during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend that I have enjoyed for a number of years now with a friend ...
Baking is Therapy
Written by blogging contributor, Sonia Sahota. It’s that time of year again – when you take a stroll down main street.. passing local coffee shops, restaurants and boutiques and smell sweet apple-cinnamon pastries wafting through the air. Cider donuts, pumpkin everything and apple cobbler are the bits and pieces that make fall one of the best ...
There is Always a Reason to Be Grateful
Written by contributing blogger, Daniela Forte. With less than three months left in the year, it has made me stop and think about how much I am grateful for. As people we don’t always take the time (or have the time) to think about what we’re thankful for. At this moment in my life I am grateful for ...
Giving Back
This time of year - with the recent holidays, new years resolutions, and the abundance of charitable messaging, can't help remind us there is more to life than our daily issues... I know mine can get petty at times, but who doesn't get slightly consumed by: the subway being too crowded; no time to grab our favorite starbucks latte, the ...