Raise your hand (or just nod in agreement) if you resolved to positively evoke a lifestyle change this new year. Many of us make some sort of resolution or goal to begin a new year, but almost as many fail to completely follow through. There are varying reasons, but often the luster of new goals … Read more
Wellness isn’t our go-to thought this time of year. Often, we set aside mind and body wellness as we grab another Christmas cookie or struggle to remember those last-minute gifts. Don’t let this happen! Last week we discussed cherishing the gift of a healthy memory. This week let’s choose to honor wellness. Choose to Honor … Read more
“It’s perfect, just what I wanted!” Have you ever squealed this in delight when receiving a gift? In that moment, it was everything you wanted and needed all rolled into one. You cherish the gift and are so thankful. Maybe you are imagining an expensive object or a special wish list item as the perfect … Read more
‘Tis the social season of the holiday party! We gather with family, friends, coworkers and neighbors this time of year to celebrate and renew the bonds that draw us together. Our meeting together is not only a joyful and rejuvenating experience but also one that can strengthen our minds. In wrapping up our series of … Read more
What’s your excuse? We all have them: the reasons we give for not physically exercising our body. My most frequent excuse is “I don’t have enough time” which is a myth. Everyone has the same amount of time; it’s about how we choose to use our time. Physical exercise is not only how we keep … Read more
I sat down to write this seven hours ago. I began with great intentions. But one thing lead to another, my thoughts become distracted, other priorities popped up while seven hours elapsed. There’s a great children’s book If You Give a Mouse a Cookie which describes this very thing. A mouse is given a cookie, … Read more