Show of hands: whose life is going precisely as planned with only good things happening? Anyone? Not sure I see many hands raised. Maybe your life is like mine and others-it doesn’t always go according to script. The path is not always smooth and curve balls often get thrown our way. What we do when … Read more
Happy Mindful Monday! Beginning this third week of January exploring goals, it’s usually about now when goals and resolutions fade like an accidentally bleached sock. Multiple reasons (& excuses) are to blame for why this occurs. Those reasons, while essential to identify, are not as important as how to get back on track. One way … Read more
It’s the smell or taste of a favorite Christmas cookie or the special food only eaten this time of year. The way Mom always made everyone feel equally loved with her unique and thoughtful gifts for each person. Traditions, rituals and memories all come flooding into our consciousness this time of year. These scenes bring warm … Read more
It’s finally here! No, not the snow that falls this time of year, but the beginning of the holiday season. Thanksgiving typically marks the start, although it certainly seems as if it’s already begun with holiday advertising in full swing. Most of the retail world can’t capitalize on Thanksgiving, so they skip over it to … Read more
Negative thoughts block memories. Most people agree a positive attitude is more desirable than a negative one. But few truly understand the impact it has on their memory and overall wellness. I will always choose to be around a positive person if given the choice. Who would you rather spend a day or evening with- … Read more