Are your mornings hectic? Or are you able to approach them gracefully? If you’re trying to get your children ready for school, make sure the dog has gone out, and pack everything you need for the day all at the same time, your mornings can certainly feel overwhelming. Mornings are tough for a lot of … Read more
Imagine this scene: You’ve set your SMART goal, you’ve detailed your objectives, you’re motivated to follow the plan you’ve set out for yourself, and you know exactly what the end result is going to be because you’ve done your research. And while you’re prepared to have to push yourself, you also know your goal is … Read more
Before I had a child, there was one thing that I really didn’t like about going on vacation–my morning routine had to be improvised. Post-child, my whole life seems to be improvised for the time being, but I remember those days where I valued my morning routine so much that I would do whatever I … Read more
Unsurprisingly, anxiety is on the rise. In fact, a recent poll showed that nearly 40% of adults are more anxious today than they were this time last year when it comes to life domains such as personal safety, physical and mental health, money, relationships, and politics. As people have a greater perception of possible danger … Read more
I was about three months into my decade-long marketing career when I knew the field wasn’t right for me. But, what was right for me was the stability of having a job, health insurance, and a career path with potential for progression. Fast forward about nine and a half years later and I finally built … Read more
If you’re aiming to improve your health, you probably wish you could have an overnight transformation. But as you know, it takes a lot of work (and time) to reform your body, which can feel frustrating if you aren’t getting the quick results that you want. To reduce these feelings of frustration, you need to … Read more
Receiving criticism can hurt. …especially when it’s from your boss. No matter how “supportive” it is intended to be, it’s often difficult to see past the negative component to criticism: the fact that you did something…imperfect. I know I have spent hours ruminating over constructive criticism that was given to me at work, thinking everyone … Read more
Since you’re here, I’d be willing to guess that you’ve had it up to here a bit too frequently…and you’re looking for some relief. I can relate. Kids. Work. Personal and familial relationships. Interruptions from co-workers. Deadlines. Traffic. Time goes by quickly and days are overwhelming. And what does this lead to? A complete loss … Read more
Journaling is a popular activity for people these days, and rightfully so. Having a place to dump all of your stressful thoughts and do some self-reflection can be a very cathartic practice. However, if you’re like me, this may be one of those habits that you get really gung-ho about by going out and getting … Read more
“Stop being so sensitive.” “Don’t you think you’re overreacting?” From the 1944 movie, Gaslight, to being one of 2018’s most popular words of the year, this manipulative tactic has proven to be effective for anyone trying to gain control over someone else. Gaslighting gained popularity among professionals in the 1980s when gaslighting was written about … Read more