Studies have shown that the more grateful you are, the better your mental, emotional, and physical health. This sounds easy at first but think about the last time you actually sat down to focus and reflect on the things you …
Personal growth and self-help are hot topics over the past few years. We are constantly looking for ways to improve ourselves, whether it’s through exercise, eating well, or searching for the elusive balance we hear everyone talk about. When something …
Oi. It’s March, and for the first time in my life, I haven’t filed my taxes yet. I just finished a full year at a new job where I started making more money. Plus I’ve been freelancing and I’m never …
I’ll be honest, every year I get swept up in the New Year, New Me craze, although this year, I think I managed to dial it back a bit. And here we are. Spring is in the air, and while …
When you see yourself gaining a little winter weight, or you’re told you need to lower your cholesterol, the first thing you often think is about the foods you eat. When you’re feeling sad, lethargic, unmotivated, or even depressed, does …
Now is the time of year when so many of us pack up and take a flight to spend time with family and friends. While this might be one of the most popular times of the year to fly, it …
The relationship between age and sleep is a frustrating thing. The younger you are the easier it is to go to sleep, but the less you want to. As you age your desire to fall asleep and stay asleep increases, …
Open the first page of a crate and barrel catalog and instead of the cluttered living you’re in, you’re invited to look inside neatly designed stress-free living sanctuaries. Page after page of luxurious bedspreads, crisp clean bathrooms, and fully stocked kitchens …
The pattern is the same. It’s 11:00 pm and you’ve decided that you’re going to hit the sack early and get a great night’s sleep. You’ll wake up refreshed and ready to tackle the day at 6 am. Then Netflix …
Travel is one of my favorite things in the world, so it pains me to admit that I’m fairly awful at it. Halfway through most of the trips I’ve taken I’m tired, cranky, and a real joy to have around …
