My daughter’s wedding is just around the corner. As with all big upcoming events, I’ve been watching every morsel of food entering my mouth. Why can’t we eat like that all the time? I guess that’s a discussion for another day… Here’s what I’ve learned from this sudden onset of healthy choices and no late […]
When Mental Illness Consumes Your Life
Recent news of wealthy celebrities ending seemingly picture perfect lives shocked the world. For those of us who understand exactly how mental illness consumes lives, sadly, it really wasn’t as surprising as it should have been. Kate Spade was one of my favorite creators. It’s devastating using was after her infamous name. She had such […]
How to Feel Beautiful at Any Weight
Do you stand in front of your mirror every morning thinking, I feel beautiful today? I want to learn to say yes to that question no matter what the number on that dreaded scale just screamed at me. How about you? I recently developed an obsession with a woman I found online, Jenna Kutcher. She […]
The Art of Consistency
Consistency is the belt that fastens excellence in position. If you don’t do it repeatedly, you’ll not excel in it. -Israelmore Ayivor, Let’s Go to the Next Level Unfortunately, consistency is not one of my greatest strengths. I’m fascinated by people who excel in this area. It’s truly an art form. I seem to have […]
Living Your Best Life With God’s Promises
Depression is a beast that has plagued me often. I would call myself a high-functioning depressive, along the lines of that high-functioning alcoholic I once was. There are so many days that move along nicely, the ones with lots of scratch marks through the long list of to-do items. I love those days filled with […]
7 Ways to Practice Self-Care When Anxious Feelings Overwhelm You
Do you suffer from anxiety? If so, you are well aware of the many relentless symptoms that come fast and hard with an attack. That scary feeling of being smothered as if a pillow is shoved tightly across your face. The rapid onset of dizziness and spinning like you’re in the middle of a State […]
