If there is one constant theme that each of us has had to deal with during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is that coming to accept change is the only thing we can count on. The pandemic has thrust upon us new routines, new fears and worries, and a host of uncertainty as our world continues […]
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13 Best Practices for Staying Happy and Healthy Every Day
There’s no question that uncertain times are upon us. We are concerned for our safety, the welfare of our loved ones, and the state of the world. It is completely natural in these circumstances to feel anxious or afraid of the unknowns we are facing. However, for the past several days, I have been thinking […]
Our Safari Adventure in Africa (and the Four Important Lessons I Learned on the Journey)
This past December, Barry and I took an amazing trip to Kenya. This was a lifechanging experience that I will remember for years to come. We traveled with Barry’s brother Howard and his wife, Joy, who live in California. The trip served as a wonderful reunion for all of us, and we had a blast […]
Finding Balance in Your Life—and Making Peace with It
Over the past several months, we have journeyed together to find a place of greater balance. We have taken a closer look at important life areas, or “balance zones” that greatly impact your overall well-being, such as your physical and emotional health, career and finances, and relationships. My hope is that this has been a […]
Finding Balance in Your Life—and Making Peace with It
Great health extends beyond physical wellness; it also includes our mental and emotional well-being. Though mental health struggles were once a taboo topic in our society, thankfully things are beginning to change. Being in therapy, only a generation ago, carried a stigma that compelled most people to keep it a secret even from their loved […]
Finding Balance in Your Life—and Making Peace with It
Where would we be without strong relationships? A truth I have learned over the years is that people truly need other people. We may see ourselves as strong, successful, independent, and very happy with our own lives; but, we still recognize the need to surround ourselves with loved ones who, when we need it most, […]
Finding Balance in Your Life—and Making Peace with It
For this month’s installment of Finding Balance in Your Life—and Making Peace with It, I chose to focus on money and career. I included these two topics together because they go hand in hand for many of us. Our careers set the tone for our financial health, and, ideally, they bring us life satisfaction as […]
Finding Balance in Your Life—and Making Peace with It
Finding balance in our lives makes us more peaceful, joyful, and intentional in our choices. The first life area, or “Balance Zone,” we’ll be exploring is physical health. I chose to start with the realm of physical health because it is the area of our lives that most impacts every other area of our lives. […]
Introducing a New Guided Series: Finding Balance in Your Life—and Making Peace with It
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about creating more balance in my life. This is no small feat in our busy and overscheduled world. We work long hours to further our careers. We strive to be great partners, parents, friends, and citizens. And we spend what little free time we have pursuing our passions. Goals […]
What I Packed and How I Wore It: Our Anniversary Trip to Spain and Portugal
Each year, Barry and I pack our bags and take a trip to celebrate our anniversary. In recent years, we have traveled to some of our favorite European cities, including Paris, Amsterdam, London, Marrakesh, and Rome. This spring, we decided to explore some of the beautiful cities of Spain and Portugal. Our trip included a […]