Do you get stressed around the holidays?

For many of us, this stretch of the calendar year, starting with Thanksgiving to Christmas to the New Year, can be overwhelming. Too often we take holiday stress for granted. What’s worse is that we often have higher expectations for this season than for any other time of the year. When the realities of day-to-day … Continue reading »
Do you get stressed around the holidays?

Change is happening with or without me.

Coronavirus has changed the world in major ways. Even if you or your loved ones haven’t contracted the virus, your life has likely been turned upside down by its spread. Does it feel unfamiliar and unsettling for you too? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I realized I am grieving. I have lost a deeper connection to family and friends. … Continue reading »
Change is happening with or without me.

I Crave Security.

I thrive on routine and having a plan. Consistency is my superpower. Yet, I am flexible, and I can typically handle the unexpected. Then Covid-19 happened. It didn’t take long to realize it wasn’t going anywhere anytime soon. And if the virus itself wasn’t a fear, the changes happening as a result of the virus … Continue reading »
I Crave Security.

“Obsessed”

Dear Influencers (and others), Please stop saying you are “obsessed”. You’re “obsessed” with your new shoes you got, so swipe up so you can be “obsessed” too. “Obsessed” with your new aaaahmazing face wash. “Obsessed” with your food delivery system or “obsessed” with your new razor, so swipe up. Honestly, influencers I’m calling you out, … Continue reading »
“Obsessed”

What Can You Control?

Do you feel trapped by circumstances beyond your control? Life has a tendency to throw us disastrous situations that we never could have anticipated coming into our lives, yet here we are. Maybe it’s a lost job, or financial strain, a divorce, a death or a sick child. These are not the kinds of things … Continue reading »
What Can You Control?

Anxiety and Depression ……and Coronavirus

Panic begets panic. This past week has left a lot of questions and fears as we deal with Coronavirus. Regardless if you’re on TEAM: People-are-Overreacting or if you’re on TEAM: People-Need-to-Take-This-Way-More-Seriously, there is no arguing with the fact that life has changed for us this week and people are obviously rattled. If you already struggled … Continue reading »
Anxiety and Depression  ……and Coronavirus