Keeping a “What I Know for Sure” list is a gentle way to hold myself accountable. I have learned that my energy, my food choices, and my daily rituals all affect how I show up.
Read MoreFor years, I packed based on what I felt like I might want to wear. That meant I usually ended up with too much, or worse, the wrong things
Read MoreI signed up for the Ultimate Blog Challenge, which means I’ll be publishing a blog every single day in October. Yep, 31 blogs in 31 days. Why? Because I’ve decided that imperfect action is better than no action
Read MoreFall always feels like a fresh start, with its cooler air, crisp mornings, and maybe even a brand-new planner if you’re a stationery lover. But for many women in their 50s, this season can bring its own unique mix of excitement and overwhelm.
Read MoreSummer has a way of rewriting our routines: sometimes beautifully, sometimes chaotically. We trade early alarms for slow mornings, carefully planned meals for impromptu picnics, and set schedules for “let’s just see where the day takes us.” And to be honest, I wouldn’t change a thing about it.
Read MoreAs a health coach, I’ve learned that keeping stress in check starts before the sun is even up. My mornings follow the same simple script: a cup of coffee or tea, a few lines in my journal, a moment of prayer, a workout, and an extended stretching session while I listen to a devotional. These little rituals are my anchors. They help me to stay calm and grounded in my mind. They set the tone for the day, everyday.
Read MoreA few years ago, somewhere between school drop-offs, soccer fields, the grocery store, and the dance studio, I was listening to a podcast in the car. The host was telling a story about going for his usual morning run when he noticed another runner ahead. Without saying a word, he set his mind on beating that stranger.
Read MoreIt started with one simple question: Just a glass of champagne in the evening…should I, or should I not? But that one question quickly tumbled into more. Should I stick with weekends only? But then again…my birthday’s on a Wednesday. What if I just have one? Or two?
Your hormones are the unsung heroes of your body, quietly orchestrating your mood, energy, metabolism, and sleep. But did you know there's a sneaky group of troublemakers hiding right under your nose? They're called environmental toxins, and they can seriously disrupt your hormone harmony.
Read MoreDigital planners, paper planners, micro-managing my time in 15-minute blocks, running mile-long to-do lists, ditching to-do lists altogether (because... rebellion)... yep, I’ve been there. And maybe you have, too.
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