May is “Mental Health Awareness” month. In an effort to bring more awareness to the importance of and to remove the stigma of mental health, I have partnered with “Self Care is for Everyone.” @SelfCareisforEveryone is an online community of mental health advocates and therapists that promotes a “safe space to discuss everything related to…
Some people address every situation with natural assurance. Their belief in themselves can’t be shaken. It seems like they are always at ease, whether they’re meeting new people, making a presentation at their high pressure job, or wearing the latest and most daring fashions. People in their midst are left pondering, “What is their secret?…
On January 1st of each year, we all turn a corner. Even though midnight of January 1st is like any other midnight, there is no doubt that everyone feels fresh and new as our calendar flips its page. In honor of the new year, we make promises to ourselves that we will be better, live…
We all have that little voice inside our head. You know the one… We hear it when we are daydreaming, planning or facing an important decision. I believe that our thoughts create our reality, therefore what our head chatter is saying to us, becomes our life. Our inner voice shapes our beliefs and opinions and…
It is that time of year when the temps are lower and the days are shorter. It seems like we are all longing for warmth and comfort. We crave the coziness of knit sweaters, hot beverages, and family hugs and the comfort of a satisfying dish and a seat by the fireplace. Thanksgiving is the…
Every Thanksgiving dinner has its essentials… Roasted turkey, buttery mashed potatoes, savory vegetables, pies and of course, Family and Friends to share in the meal. Two of my absolute favorite things about the holiday season are time with Family and the traditions that we practice together. Some families have numerous traditions that have been passed…
Growing up in New England, I’ve learned to appreciate all of the four seasons – Spring, Summer, Fall, & Winter. Each holds its own magic and merriment… long, bright days spent outdoors in the warm sun, beautiful, fresh breezes while admiring stunning foliage, cozy sweaters while sipping hot cocoa and decorating the Christmas tree! As…
Even though happiness looks different to each of us, one thing is for sure: We all want to be happy. What does happiness mean to you? If someone were to ask you to define happiness, what would you say? I would define happiness as feeling optimistic, inspired, present and loved. Please understand that no one…
It’s February… which means that red & pink hearts, bouquets of roses, chocolates and teddy bears are everywhere we look. Whether you’re in a relationship or you’re flying solo, there is something to celebrate every Valentine’s Day… and that something is LOVE, of course! Please understand, I’m not just talking about “goo-goo ga-ga, we are…
During the winter, the temps are freezing, the winds are whirling and the snow creates a white blanket over the ground… Brr! (That sentence makes me want to bundle up and drink some hot chocolate with marshmallows!) The chilly weather can create a great backdrop for a fun date! Grab a scarf, a warm beverage,…