Written by Blogging Contributor, Sonia Sahota. When Yoga was at its highest peak of becoming the hottest “trend” where everyone thought it was hip or cool to participate in, I personally was not a fan. I never understood the importance of lying on a mat doing different poses with your body especially since I was not ...
The ten perfect healthy snack foods for the crazies on the go
I start the day with hot water and lemon. But then I'm constantly running around, like a chicken with its head cut off. From the gym to a meeting to after-work obligations, or perhaps just milling about. Since I'm gluten free (and typically dairy free)...and not from choice, leaving food to chance isn't an option. ...
The Ten Reasons to Live Alone Once in Your Life
Everyone should have the luxury of living alone at least once in their lives. It gives an opportunity for growth, getting to know one self, and being more independent. At first I didn't think I would like it. I thought I would be lonely and miss my friends, and not see them as often. And ...
Reflection
There's a moment, when I look at myself. Not in the mirror. But I truly look at myself. I think. Who am I? Am I happy with who I am? Am I happy with who I've become? Where I am today? It doesn't happen everyday. Or every week. But usually at least once a month. Where ...
The Year of Excitement
Over the last year, I became less reliant on plans, and more reliant on myself to get through whatever comes my way. I found a way to overcome obstacles, and find a way to even better things - a few of those being a move to NYC, a new job, new friends, and new adventures. ...
Cutting Anxiety with Gratitude
Written by contributing blogger, Daniela Forte. Over the holiday season, I experienced immense anxiety, so much so that I could not get a handle on anything. And it was at that moment where I came a cross a quote on Pinterest about cutting anxiety with gratitude. Now, at first I could not figure out what it meant ...
Meal Prep Made Easy
Because making lunch for the week shouldn't be a daily chore. And meal prepping sounds so "trendy" I get it, but it really does help. Imagine taking a couple hours one day, and not worrying about meals for the rest of the week? Kind of awesome. Because really, who has time every morning to make ...
Committing to your vision
Written by blog contributor, Audrea Laffely. I created my first vision board about two years ago. I was at a yoga retreat in Western Massachusetts and decided to take a vision boarding class. Walking in, I was not sure what to expect. The teacher has us write a word in the center of our paper that ...
Loneliness in a Sea of Thousands
Feeling lonely isn't a weakness. It's a state of emotion that can occur at anytime, and for a moment, or a much longer moment. You could be in a crowd of people at a party with your closest friends, or at a family dinner, and still feel a twinge of loneliness. Sometimes it's due to ...
Appreciate what you have
With the holidays just behind us, and the fresh new year, we have to take time to think. Think through what we have, that we are lucky to be where we are, and appreciate how much more we have than so many others. The things to be thankful for: Health - Even if we aren't perfectly healthy. ...