The Reality- Stress Happens Let’s be realistic, stressful situations happen- sometimes we magnify them in our minds and sometimes they are simply out of our control. Instead of screaming at co-workers, stomping around the house, giving an unmentionable finger to [...]
Today’s ‘balance’ tip is all about noticing nature. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the hustle and bustle of life, but if you are in a bit of a funk or feeling stressed out to the max, take notice [...]
It is raining today. LuLu, Little Man, and I are on our front porch just watching it fall. The kids are calmer on the porch when it rains – it relaxes their energetic little bodies. And, it is such a [...]
August 24, 2010
DIY Fun, Life, Self-Love
Exercise and movement is essential for our well being. It is the key to longevity, our body is as old as we think it is. If an 84-year old man is training for his 200th triathlon, it’s apparent that our [...]
August 24, 2010
Self-Love
Since the world has become so fast paced, it’s nice to come home to a relaxing, pleasing space. Calmer energy, a sense of “presence”, and balance can easily begin there, just by creating your ideal living space to fit your [...]
August 24, 2010
Balance, Style
It’s a Monday night, but that’s no reason not to get up and dance. Single, married, dating, with kids or without, crank up some music and dance around your house. Dancing, whether we have rhythm or not, is a great [...]
How many people can describe in full detail his/her drive to the food store? Can you recall the make and model of the car in front of you? Do you know exactly how many traffic lights you crossed? Most of [...]
August 23, 2010
Balance, Life
The Pottery Barn catalog arrived at our home a few months back and I drooled over this Daily System that also makes room for memories. With options such as a dry erase calendar, corkboard, linen photoboard, planner, letter bin, organizer, [...]
August 12, 2010
DIY Fun, Style
OK, I’ll admit, this may be because “Annie” was my favorite movie as a child, but I’m of the opinion that you’re “never fully dressed without a smile”. This dawned on me when I was writing an Employee Handbook, and [...]
Managing your time is not a science of learning how to juggle more and better and faster. Rather, it’s about doing less. It’s about taking a good hard look at how you spend your time and making choices about whether or [...]