Families kick of the month of July by celebrating Independence Day with cookouts and these cookouts and gatherings happen almost every weekend. July is also a popular month for family reunions, weddings and homecomings. Family gatherings are stressful times for some of us, but they do not have to be. Here are my six tips to help you handle stress during family … [Read more...] about 6 Tips to Handle Stress During Family Gatherings
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I Really Want To Change, But I Am Not Ready
You want to start exercising, but you never have the time to fit it into your daily schedule. You want to make changes to your diet, but you never get around to actually making the changes. I’m sure you have said or thought to yourself, “I really want to change, but I am not ready.” I used to say, “I know I need to exercise, but I will do it tomorrow.” I did well for a few … [Read more...] about I Really Want To Change, But I Am Not Ready
Women’s Health Month: 10 Steps to Live a Healthy Life
May is Women’s Health Month, a time for acknowledging women’s health and educating women on taking care of their own health. There are many ways that women can live healthy, but I will share with you ten steps that women can take to live a healthy life. There is also an infographic presented by Oscar that shows you exams and tests that every woman should have to make sure … [Read more...] about Women’s Health Month: 10 Steps to Live a Healthy Life
Thank You Everyone, It’s Official
Dear Readers, I trust this letter finds you doing well. Thank you for all of your support, kind words, words of encouragement, emails, blog comments, inspiration, and your cyber hugs and love. I am happy to announce that I have completed the Eating Psychology Coaching Certification program with the Institute for the Psychology of Eating. The training was amazing and I … [Read more...] about Thank You Everyone, It’s Official
Walk in Your Truth and Stay Authentic
While standing in my yard, I gazed at Susie’s yard and noticed the beautiful landscape. Truth be told, my landscaping looks very good, but all the other yards in the neighborhood look like Susie’s and I feel out-of-place because my yard is not like any of the other yards in the neighborhood. After thinking about upgrading my landscape to fit in with the others, I said to … [Read more...] about Walk in Your Truth and Stay Authentic
Letting Go of What No Longer Serves You
We try to hold on to everything because we are afraid of letting go of what no longer serves us. Why are we afraid of letting go? “You can’t reach for anything new if your hands are full of yesterday’s junk.” ~ Louise Smith Is it because we secretly believe that if we let go, we will somehow lose or miss something? Whatever the reason for us not letting go, there will come … [Read more...] about Letting Go of What No Longer Serves You