2019 wasn’t great for me. I lost my dad, I was anemic, I had terrible migraines requiring an MRI, I had a lump (benign) removed from my breast … It just wasn’t great. I felt like I was falling apart. I came into 2020 thinking: This is a fresh start. I'm going to get myself together. And, for the
When mental noise gets overwhelming, here are some ways to keep calm and think clearly. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 If your brain feels scrambled, try counting backwards. In a few moments, with a deep breath, the stress and noise can dissipate. Eliminate the noise Try out noise-canceling headphones. Find an
During a recent blogger gathering, I was sharing my ideas for this blog and the inspiration behind it. The blog is supposed to be about balance – what it looks like, how to achieve it, and my own efforts to be balanced or (finally) recognize that there is no such thing, and that each of us is doing
December is overwhelming: • Holiday parties, parades, festivities, and family gatherings. Church Christmas services and Synagogue candle-lighting ceremonies. • Shopping. Over-flowing outlet parking lots and out-of-state license plates cutting you off on Route 1. • Piles of mail and email messages
Ahhhhh….. December. I love December. I am one of those people who really looks forward to the holidays and Christmas each year, and who secretly likes colder weather better than summer. I mean sweaters, boots, and leggings are way more desirable than bikinis and skimpy tank tops – I know all the
You know t he age old adage, “What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger…” really is true. If you are to reflect back on challenging times in your life, you really can see that you survived and chances are you really learned something from that experience. I believe that this is intentional. This is
Ever since the beginning of this New Year, it seems that everywhere I turn I see some reference to the concept of mindfulness. My girlfriend gave me a coffee table book on “mindfulness,” I see references on Facebook about being mindful, my on-line book club selection of the month is all about being
For many, with the New Year comes time to set resolutions – resolutions to do better, to change something about ourselves or our behaviors. So when thinking about resolutions, it is essential to first take a step back and reflect on where we are in the present before throwing out one of the usual –
The holidays bring celebration, tradition, and joy, but also obligation and expectation. This season can be stressful under the best circumstances, but add a cancer diagnosis or treatment into the mix, and the weight can become unbearable. If you or someone you love is navigating the merriment of
You probably didn’t see it coming and had no way to prepare, but here you are – someone you love has received a diagnosis that rocks your world. Your role has shifted; life has changed. You are the caregiver, the one responsible for maintaining daily physical needs and navigating the heavy emotional
