Marriages can be caught up in that dreaded vortex of work, family, stress and more work. You look yourself in the mirror and you feel as if you don’t know yourself anymore. Read more
Exploring the Mysterious and Deeper Side of a Marriage
The Power of the Walk
Last year, one of my college roommates told me that her parents started walking the neighborhood regularly and that they both ended up losing 10-20 lbs. Everyone’s body is different and will react differently to different amounts of exercise and other life changes, and who knows, maybe they were seriously dieting as well. However, I love walking anyway, so it doesn’t really matter to me exactly how much weight they lost. Read more
Work Harder, Be Happier
This past year was my first year in the “real world” – as people call it. In the past 10 months, I graduated from college, started my first full time job, moved to a new city, got married, bought my first house, (and therefore moved again) and began the process to adopt a puppy. So, I feel like I was/have been pretty busy! However, I still don’t feel all that busy. I get to spend more time with my husband now than I ever had before. Read more
How To React To Crisis Situations
A Little Creativity Goes a Long Way When Giving Roses
Coping With The Stress Of Being A Parent
Seeing your children happy and cared for is the most rewarding feeling a parent can have.
In the society we live in, our smile of satisfaction involves sacrifice and some of the time stress. As children get older, there seems to be more to worry about. What school they’ll attend, the cost of looking after their day to day expenses, and perhaps further education concerns. Read more
Can Music Help Your Mental Health?
Listening to some Leonard Cohen in a darkened room might not be the most uplifting experience and certainly there are times in our lives when we want to withdraw and listen to music that might be described as melancholy or depressing. There is evidence however that on the whole listening to music is an uplifting experience and in many instances it can be something that has a positive impact on our health and well-being. Read more
6 Tips To Beat Stress
Unfortunately, in a busy world stress is normal. Sometimes it can give us that extra boost we need to close that vital deal, meet a deadline or go the extra mile. In small doses, stress is actually good for you. Too much stress, on the other hand, can exacerbate conditions like diabetes, depression, obesity, heart disease and asthma. Read more
Knowing the Love You Really Deserve
Beating Jet Lag with Essential Oils
When you travel through different time zones, your internal body clock can become out of sync, causing jet lag. It’s been proven that using a combination of natural essential oils in the bath or shower twice a day will assist you in adapting to a new time zone. Essential oils come in very small bottles that can be carried in your purse or briefcase. Read more