A Compliment is Verbal Sunshine

A Compliment is Verbal Sunshine

A friend with cancer. A friend with an eating disorder. A friend grieving the loss of their mom. What do all three have in common? They were on the receiving end of my gushing and carrying on about “how great they looked after weight-loss” compliments. And while I...
Never Let Anyone Mute Your Voice

Never Let Anyone Mute Your Voice

While growing up I was constantly told I was “too loud.” I talked loud. I sang loud. I think I even sneezed loud. In fact, just ask my mom and she will tell you that year after year my elementary school teachers would encourage her to get my hearing checked. They...
Trade Your Busy Life for a Full One

Trade Your Busy Life for a Full One

It’s starting. The opening back up of the world as we know it. And, I’m itching; like I literally canNOT wait. I know myself. I’m going to want to take advantage of every opportunity to “be busy” and yet, Covid and this pandemic has changed me. Like many of you, I...
Self-Care After Receiving a Hurtful Email

Self-Care After Receiving a Hurtful Email

As long as there is email, there will be occasional hurtful messages. We know words can cause pain and your feelings matter. While we cannot stop these emails from arriving into your inbox, there are some things we believe can help save you time, stress and heartache....
I Feed the Birds Because I Need Them

I Feed the Birds Because I Need Them

I’ll admit it. I’ve turned into a bird nerd. Something about those sweet little feet hopping around on my patio just makes me happy. Did you know watching birds has been proven to lower levels of depression, anxiety and stress? Not only does pausing, sitting with, and...