In our relationships, our jobs, our daily lives, there are many things commanding our attention, asking for our time, to choose things besides our own preferences, and leaving us little time for ourselves and what we may want too. It sucks our energy, and part of ourselves each day. But how much is enough? And ...
30s vs 20s…the real deal
I will admit, turning 30 (5 years ago) was a milestone I was nervous about. That number seemed scary. I mean it just seemed "old", an obstacle, I wasn't ready for. And then my bday came and passed, and I felt not much different. However, as I progressed in my early 30s, and moved to ...
Self Care – an everyday practice
We've said it here, others say it, we read it, and talk about it - "self care" is important. Whether it's a face mask, an extra workout, a special girls night, or sleeping in an extra hour. We feel like these are moments we take to do some extra care for ourselves - self care. ...
What Does It Mean to Have Confidence?
Written by contributing blogger, Daniela Forte. The title of this post is based off of a conversation I was recently having with someone about what it means to be confident. Of course, (as I am sure most women do) we were talking about it in the context of the opposite sex. But having confidence isn’t just about ...
Why staying in can be the best self love
You've heard the saying - you won't remember the memories you wasted sleeping or staying in. I used to be a huge proponent of this - especially with huge FOMO. I felt that I had to be at every event, out almost every evening, and that staying in, was just plain lame. That you didn't ...
that damn hamster wheel
...do you ever feel like you're stuck on it? The hamster wheel that keeps turning in circles and you're stuck doing the same thing over and over again and you can't remember the last time you did something different? The past couple weeks I felt like that. I felt like a robot or hamster on that ...
How much will you let them withdraw?
Are you a "people pleaser"? The type of person who is always there for a friend or family member in "need"? The person who people vent to and lean on on a regular basis? Hey that's not a bad thing. It means you're reliable, people trust you, and know they can count on you. All wonderful ...
When It’s Not About You
Written by contributing blogger, Daniela Forte. I recently had a relative say something to me that hurt. This relative picked at something I love to do in my spare time and in essence made it seem more like a detriment to who I am rather than giving accolades to the things I love to do. I didn’t ...
Alone on Valentine’s Day…Again
Written by contributing blogger, Daniela Forte. Don’t let the title of this blog post fool you, there isn’t anything wrong with being alone on Valentine’s Day. Or any day for that matter. Nothing. So why does our culture make it seem like being “alone” as in not in a relationship, not a Mom or Dad make ...
2018, let’s start over
There's a saying that all bad things come in 3s. Is true? Who knows, but January truly felt like it was. First, I had a major tumble on the subway platform, which left me unable to put any pressure on my right foot. Thinking I was going to be in a boot for an extended amount ...