I knew that having a child was going to provide ample distractions and make it challenging to stay focused. That said, I didn’t fully realize the magnitude of perpetual disruption on how connected I would feel to myself and my life’s path. It’s taken two years, but I am finally refocusing and recentering myself for …
I love luxurious herbal baths. I rarely take them, and since becoming a mother I can count the amount of times I’ve had one easily on one hand. Lately I’ve been speaking to a friend of mine who is a radical self-care devotee and uber-fan of what she refers to as ‘tubbie’ time. She has …
We all have things which trip us up and set us off course from our goals. The most common difference between those who succeed and those who do not is simply that the successful ones pick themselves up and keep going. They do not allow a set-back or self-sabotage permanently derail them. When things are …
Sleep Cycle – This iPhone app sounds amazing! It actually monitors your movement and uses this data to determine an appropriate time to wake you so you are not in deep sleep. I’ve heard first hand accounts of its effectiveness, and is very highly rated. To learn more, and purchase this app, click here. Android users do not have …
When you’re under stress, it is harder to eat healthier. You may find yourself eating high calorie foods at a time when you’re stressed and may not even be hungry. Much of this stems from the hormonal response internally – stress hormones ramp up the urge for cravings as a means of self-medication. Salty, crunchy …
“I do fine all day,” say many of my clients when we first speak. “It’s after dinner that I run into trouble.” Sound familiar? Evening cravings are the biggest saboteur I see among my clients. At the end of the day, we are tired, run down, and want a treat. The child that still lives …
We don’t get through life without having a few good ‘A-ha’ or ‘Come to Jesus’ moments. Sometimes it’s little things, like the first time the bagger at the grocery store calls you “Ma’am” or you realize you aren’t being carded at Happy Hour anymore. Sometimes they are whoppers – like the realization that your marriage …
Ah, the holiday season is here. This is, for many, the busiest and most stressful time of year. At the same time it gets darker, colder and the desire to hibernate or dive into a vat of mashed potatoes escalates, so does the demand to be out later, socialize more, and add more to the …
Below are my list of top ten calorie free treats. These are suitable for any diet, whether you are a vegetarian, omnivore, lactose-intolerant, or even a gluten-free triathlete! 1) Massage 2) A walk in nature – the beach, a wooded trail, around a lake… 3) Good Conversation 4) Laughter 5) Spontaneous Dance Parties 6) Exercise …
I had the GREAT honor this afternoon of sharing with others what it is like to live an inspiring life. Sue Oliver, success coach and head of the Passions and Possibilities Project asked me to share some of my story and what it means to take the leap into living a life you are passionate …
