When you’re overwhelmed and realize there’s too much on your plate, you need to prevent more things from getting on our list, by setting boundaries. Having healthy boundaries means you won’t be trying to do it all. You won’t crack under the pressure of...
In an effort to shake off that winter heaviness I’d been feeling, I’ve been eliminating added sugars and processed foods from my diet for the past two months. While it was really challenging at first, and still is at times (like when your best friend offers you a...
How on earth is it March 2016 already?! I know this isn’t the typical time to be talking about intentions for the year, but it’s my birthday month so I always engage in a bit of a ‘New Year’ reflection, goal setting, and refresh as I turn one-year older. Plus, the...
I love a good physical challenge and adrenaline thrill now and again. So whenever I’m traveling somewhere with a rapid (but still fairly safe) river, I like to go rafting. In the pre-trip safety lecture before one river rafting trip years ago, the guide explained that...
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. I love all the good food, as well as the 4 day weekend providing extra time to cozy up and connect with family and friends. I also dig leftovers, and sitting in front of a fire, two more divine Thanksgiving treats. Mostly though, I...
About a decade ago, I realized I was repeatedly getting stuck in a downward spiral that started late October. As the days got shorter, I spent less time active and outside. I’d start to feel more irritable, hypersensitive, and low energy. I’d want to sleep more, but I...