Exhaustion: How to Recognize the Signs
Over the weekend, I saw the new movie Elvis in theaters. I honestly did not know much about Elvis before I saw the movie, but I left the theater feeling sad about the end of …
Becoming Mother
Happy Mother’s Day to all you moms and dads (who double as moms). As a fellow mom myself, I can attest to how difficult the parenting experience can be. We take for granted the enormous …
From Distress to Discovery
How often do you let yourself really imagine your dream life? Outside of sandy beaches and a tropical smoothie with a little umbrella, do you really allow yourself to imagine in detail what your life …
Depression is a Liar
Depression is a liar, and it can be convincing. Many of us personally know depression. Maybe you’ve even received a diagnosis, making sense of the desperation that has claimed your mind and body. The problem …
Valentine’s Revisited: Empower & Love Yourself
Valentine’s Day, historically, is a day where couples get all lovey-dovey and celebrate their relationship. That is the connotation we get due to all the heart shapes and couple’s menus at restaurants; however, what if …
Mindfulness? What’s the Big Deal?
“Mindfulness.” It’s a fuzzy buzzword we’re hearing a lot these days, easy to mentally categorize along with “yoga,” “meditation,” and “vegan.” But wait. If you strip away the trendiness, mindfulness at its core is a …