As I reflect on my life, one concept that stands out is the elusive pursuit of work-life balance. Growing up, the narrative taught was an endless pursuit of being involved and saying “yes”. The “on the go” lifestyle as a teen proved to be...
Depression is a serious mental illness that affects millions of people worldwide. It can cause feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and worthlessness, making it difficult for individuals to function in their daily lives. Unfortunately, many people still view depression...
Anxiety has been a constant companion in my life for as long as I can remember. It started with small things, like worrying about getting good grades or making friends in school. But as I grew older, it became more cognitive in nature with going over the same thought...
Motivation. The ability to have the “giddy up and go” attitude and ability. The thing that will see us through hard transitions and help us achieve lofty goals. But what happens when motivation is stripped from us? Depression, illness, a bad night of sleep-all can...
The relationship we have with ourselves is truly the most important relationship we can create and work on. It turns out, we are stuck with ourselves for our entire journey here on earth. Here are a couple thoughts how to yield the best relationship with...
While the Sunday has routinely been a hard day for some, it has become a more predominant talk topic since COVID 19 here in my office. Everyone wants to know the science or secret behind a good weekend recovery. According to a recent survey, up to 20 percent of...
A few years after gaining my first sibling, I learned quickly I was going to have to exist differently within my family. I learned being responsible meant being seen. I learned becoming a people person earned me time and hard work got me recognition. I learned to...
When a friend or loved one is going though a really hard time, the usual holiday greeting may not be quite right. This could be because of a death, divorce, depression, financial struggles or a number of other reasons. We tend to get hung up on “getting it right” so...
I know, I know. How cliché, a little ditty on gratitude the month of November. That being said, I am having to exercise gratitude through patience in my own life and well, this is as much a refresher for me as it is for all of you. Do something little but...
It’s about 10:30 at night, and you are in tune with about every creak and crack your dwelling is making. This is because you are still awake. Very awake. No number of covers are calming the demons’ whispering thoughts of not being good enough. Turning on your...
