The women I admired rarely fit into society's standards of beauty. But they did have 1 thing in common: no apologies for who they really were. — Like most women I know, I spent the entirety of my teens and early twenties thinking that being beautiful meant fitting in. That, … [Read more...] about The Most Beautiful Thing You Can Wear is Confidence
Mental & Emotional Wellness, Spirituality, Relationships
Data Breaches and Mental Health: A New Wave of Anxiety
Data breaches have become a stress-inducing hazard in the modern world; here are some ideas to minimize your risk — If you keep up to date with the news, chances are you’ll have come across a story where a cyber-security incident has led to personal data being leaked … [Read more...] about Data Breaches and Mental Health: A New Wave of Anxiety
Finding My Voice: The Unexpected Silver Lining in a Traumatic Life Chapter
When her husband contracts a devastating health condition, one woman discovers her latent strengths and true self — Sometimes the most unexpected things happen. Like witnessing snow fall on a seemingly cloudless day. Most of the time we wonder aloud before making minor … [Read more...] about Finding My Voice: The Unexpected Silver Lining in a Traumatic Life Chapter
A Call for Women to Redefine Self-Care by Taking Care of Your Finances
April is financial literacy month so here’s a call for women, by women, to become more pro-active in managing money — Money can feel daunting! Is managing your money creating anxiety? Remember: Everyone shares their own unique relationship with money. Depending on a woman’s … [Read more...] about A Call for Women to Redefine Self-Care by Taking Care of Your Finances
4 Ways to Choose Happiness Today
What if our happiness is not at all dependent upon others and external circumstances? What if instead, happiness is a simple choice? — When I was a kid, people would ask, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” My response was, “Happy!” “No,” they would say, “What do you … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Choose Happiness Today
Wait for it: Exploring the Virtues of Patience
We are not a society that practices or values patience; but what have we lost in our pursuit of instant gratification? — On a bitter 23 degrees morning, my walking partner and I set out on our daily constitutional walk along the reservoir. As we crossed the bridge over the … [Read more...] about Wait for it: Exploring the Virtues of Patience
BE STILL: The Power of Stillness & Silence
Practicing stillness and silence is a simple, yet profoundly beneficial form of self-care… here’s why — Stillness is such a powerful skill in our time. So much arises when you allow yourself to just be. When you let go of the doing and the thinking and feel into the miracle … [Read more...] about BE STILL: The Power of Stillness & Silence
Alternative Health: Natural Stress Coping Strategies for a Calmer Life
When stress and anxiety hit you, reach beyond conventional medicines to simple, natural remedies to regain your wellbeing — Everyone is affected by stress, worry and anxiety at some point in life, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore it when it happens to you. It’s … [Read more...] about Alternative Health: Natural Stress Coping Strategies for a Calmer Life
Why You Need To Be More Selfish In 2021
The pandemic put all of our lives into chaos; now it’s time to realign with what you want and need. It’s time to be a little selfish — Many of us will have put together a list of New Year's resolutions at the start of 2021. But whether you want to sign up to the gym or … [Read more...] about Why You Need To Be More Selfish In 2021
Inner Beauty Based on Your Enneagram Personality Type
Enneagrams are popular tools for understanding our, and others’, personality traits; here’s a twist on using them for self-care — When it comes to beauty, the first thing that comes to mind is physical appearances. However, physical beauty is purely an external impression … [Read more...] about Inner Beauty Based on Your Enneagram Personality Type
The Quarter-Life Crisis: A Survival Guide for Millennials and Parents
After we graduate from college, we should have our lives all figured out, right? Not so much. Here’s what can go wrong and what you can do — I never thought it would happen to me. When I graduated from college I had a plan. I was going to work in the … [Read more...] about The Quarter-Life Crisis: A Survival Guide for Millennials and Parents
Finding Balance Amidst Times of Uncertainty
In the moments when you feel the true weight of the world, tune in and ask, “What do I need to get through today?” — It’s so hard to be a mama when your children’s world has been completely turned inside out. We are grateful that no one in our family has gotten terribly … [Read more...] about Finding Balance Amidst Times of Uncertainty
