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 […]
Sugar and Recovery: How to Kick That Final Addiction
Eighteen years ago today, I took my last drink. After 17 long years deep in addiction, I found my way into recovery. That incredible transition turned Halloween into one of my all time favorite holidays. Sobriety is definitely worth celebrating. Unfortunately all those years ago I hung onto one unruly little addiction: sugar. This one […]
4 Steps to Your Best Sleep Ever
It never ceases to amaze me how exhausted I can be, but as soon as my head hits the pillow, my mind starts to spin with a barrage of thoughts and to-do items. Can you relate? A good night’s sleep is incredibly important on so many levels. We’ve all heard how it relates to weight […]
When It’s Time to Grieve
Less than a month ago, I scrolled my Facebook feed as I too often do first thing in the morning. I’ve always used this time as a quick, easy way to slowly enter a waking state. This particular day’s news in that usually light hearted feed was anything but easy. A dear friend from long […]
How to Build a Meaningful Life
I’ve always been one to dream big. Having an incredibly meaningful life meant curing my daughter’s diabetes or raising the next Nobel Peace Prize winner. In my mind, I needed to do something monumental to earn the right to attach the word meaning to my life. As I’ve aged and wisdom started to set in, […]
