When your nervous system is under consistent pressure, your body begins relying more on cortisol, the primary stress hormone, as a stand-in for energy. It works, until it doesn’t.
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For as long as I can remember, big crowds have made me feel disconnected, distracted, and strangely numb.
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In 2004, I moved from Switzerland to the United States. Over time, I realized something strange. Switzerland no longer felt fully like home, but the U.S. didn’t either. No matter where I was, I often felt out of place
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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.
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For 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
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I 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
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Fall 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.
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Summer 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.
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As 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.
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A 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.
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