Remember: the time you feel lonely is the time you most need to be by yourself…” It seems that the planet’s social distancing measures pushed many thoughts, feelings and undesirable situations to the surface. Esther Perel- the relationship expert names it as “cocooning” which seems to be a term that… [Read More]
Achieving Mindfulness in a stressful situation
“How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives” – Annie Dillard The only way to have control over our thoughts is by being mindful. What is mindfulness? and Why is it that important? The definition of mindfulness is best explained by being “the basic human ability… [Read More]
Building a financial compass: how to save on a Limited Budget
If you live for having it all, what you have is never enough. –Vicki Robin In life, we can’t really have it all, especially when it comes to our financial status. We all have our own dreams to accomplish, a long “wish list” to work through, places to visit, and… [Read More]
7 Useful Tips that can brighten your day & keep your spirits lifted…
Let’s face it, it’s a confusing situation and for those who are at home watching the news closely from their TV screens and wondering when life is going back to normal again, wondering about the rosy future ahead, and trying to make sense of what will happen. It is very… [Read More]
Finding Time for Self-Care as a Parent
Can we begin with first recognizing this very important truth? Self-care is not selfish. It’s worth repeating: Self-care is not selfish. While actively making time for ourselves and taking breaks from family time can cause guilt and anxiety in mothers and fathers alike, the truth is the self-care is essential—and… [Read More]
More Than Mom: Ways to Reclaim Your Identity and Feel Like Yourself
Is motherhood my identity now? Yes, I’m a mom, but is that all? How can I feel like a mom and a person, too—one who has wants and dreams alongside raising my family? I feel like I don’t know who I am anymore except that I’m a mom. You love… [Read More]
Get Out of a Rut and Build Routines (That Aren’t Boring)
Different outfit, same day, every day. Commute to work, perform your job, come home, kiss the kids, errands, bills, chores. Set your alarm, go to sleep, wake up, do it all over again. And again, and again, and the more you feel like you’re doing the same thing over and… [Read More]
Ways to Switch Off Work When You Get Home
Does this scenario play on repeat in your life? You go to work, put in a hard day’s worth of making decisions and responding to requests (fueled by caffeine, always), then fly out of the office and rush home only to find yourself feeling drained, cranky, and hungry when you… [Read More]