You won’t thrive in an environment that you aren’t supposed to be in. I bought this Monstera Deliciosa Plant, commonly known as the Swiss Cheese Plant, a couple of years ago to brighten up my workplace. At the time, I had to be in an office in person from 8 a.m. to 5...
For most of my life, I’ve strived to be healthy. Over the years, I’ve learned that “healthy” can have diverse meanings depending on individual perspectives, goals, and circumstances. Here are some examples of what being healthy might mean to different people: Physical...
Practicing kindness has the power to benefit both the giver and the receiver. It can boost the mood and self-esteem of both ourselves and the recipients of our kindness. It can also help cultivate a sense of community and even help reduce feelings of isolation and...
This week’s guest blog addresses both the outdoors and nature spoke and the prayer/meditation and faith/spirituality spokes of the wellness wheel. Pat beautifully expresses the power of nature and the outdoors, combined with his love of photography in this post...
There are many diets and lifestyles to choose from when it comes to food choices. Health concerns, ethical beliefs, and environmental considerations influence each individual. When you host a meal or social gathering, it can seem daunting to consider all the possible...
May and June are a time to celebrate weddings, graduations, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, or Father’s Day. Mastering the grill for an eclectic crowd is easier than you may think. Planning a food-related gathering is not always easy, especially if you don’t know...
I read. A lot. And I do my best to leave book reviews, knowing it matters to a lot of authors, especially the independent self-published ones. I love celebrating other authors and am happy to recommend them and their books when I’ve had an “aha...
Consistency is a key to success in just about everything we do. Sure, there will always be other factors that come into play, but without consistency, they may not be as effective as they could be. My friend John Stange is the founder of PlatformLaunchers.com. He is a...
It’s never too soon or too late to receive menopause support. The information we glean can help throughout any season of hormonal challenge. In a recent social media video I said that in 2015, when I went through surgical menopause, nobody was talking about menopause....
Ever wonder what makes successful people…successful? Often, it’s their MINDSET. That’s what my book, Transform, Building the Mindset to Change Your Body and Your Life is all about. And this week (4/15/24 – 4/19/24), for FIVE days only, the...
Are you in a waiting season? Waiting seasons are not easy and can be stressful. You may be waiting for a promotion, a new job offer, or for your house to sell. You may be waiting for a miracle to restore the health of a loved one. Whatever you are waiting for,...
One of my favorite ways to save time on meal prep is to cook extra. I love being home and planning, prepping and cooking fresh meals. However, let’s face it, a great life can get full and some days, we simply run out of time. Over the years, I’ve found a couple of...
