Best Ideas for Wellness Gifts for Employees

With stress levels at an all-time high, it is more important now than ever to encourage self-care and wellness. Not only should wellness be encouraged at home, but it should also be encouraged at work, too. Wellness gifts for employees encourage self-care and they are also a great way to promote healthy habits in the

Workout Motivational Quotes for Women Who Want to Exercise More

One of my favorite self-care activities is working out. But, I have to admit that I am not always motivated to work out. I love the way working out makes me feel and look, but I do not always enjoy getting out of bed early in the morning to exercise. If you are like me

How to Plan the Perfect At-Home Spa Date Night

If you’re looking for something fun and relaxing to do with your spouse or partner, consider a romantic spa night. Not only is a spa night a great way to spend time with your significant other, but it is also a great way to practice self-care as a couple. A stay-at-home spa date night is

Self-Reflection: Five Quotes to Help You Think about You

Self-reflection is a form of self-care. It is taking a closer look at your feelings and behavior and working to be your best self. Being intentional about taking time for self-reflection is necessary to gain a better understanding of who you are. If you are not someone who focuses on yourself often, these self reflection

Choosing Peace

Christmas is right around the corner. As we approach the holidays, many people are frantically searching for the perfect gift for the loved ones on their Christmas lists. And if you’re like me, you still haven’t quite been able to secure every single wish list item. However, if you’re like me again, you have decided

Holiday Gift Guide: Self-Care Edition

We are just a few days away from Christmas so if you still have shopping to do, you’d better hurry!  If you are still torn about what gifts to give, let me make a suggestion.  How about giving the gift of self-care?  I know, you can’t really give self-care per se, but you can give

Helpful Tips for Celebrating Holidays as Empty Nesters

One of my favorite things about being a mom is experiencing the holidays with my children. Watching them get excited about family traditions at every stage of their lives is so much fun. It is quite the experience to see children have fun over the years as families make holiday memories. As time passes and

Five Lessons I Learned the Hard Way

As a child, I can remember saying, “I can’t wait to be a grown-up.  Adults have it so easy!”  Now, several years later, I see how sadly mistaken I was.  Being an adult is not easy.  Many times, I long for the days when I could just sit back, relax, and be worry-free.  As we

How to Avoid Depression During the Holidays

For most people, the holidays mean spending time with family. That’s ideal if the family gets along well.  But for those who do not have the best relationships with their family, this can be a stressful time of year. Additionally, if people are experiencing loss, illness, injury or ovewhelm, the holidays may be especially difficult.

4 Quick Tips for Getting Over Hurtful Words

Sticks and stones may break my bones…you know the rest, right?  How many times have you heard that saying?  Countless times, I’m sure.  But, have you ever really stopped to think about it?  WORDS will never hurt me.  Words will NEVER hurt me.  Words will never hurt ME.  No matter how many ways I spin

5 Effective Tips for Coping With Grief

In February of 2020, I lost my mother.  It still feels weird to type this statement.  And, it was every bit as challenging as I thought it would be. Even though my mom was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma back in 2009, I never really considered losing her as an option.  I partly blame her for

5 Tips for True Forgiveness vs. Being a Doormat

In a previous post, I wrote about forgiving someone who continually hurts you.  I wanted to write this blog to make sure that we’re crystal clear about the difference between true forgiveness vs. being a doormat.  Forgiving others is important.  Harboring bitterness and hatred in your heart is detrimental to your own well-being.  So, I’ll

9 Must-Have Items for a Home Gym

Do you want to stay fit without going to the gym every day? I have the perfect idea for you. You should set up a home gym!  If you have even a little free space in your home, you can make this worthwhile investment. I started working on my home gym at the beginning of

10 Habits of Self-Care for Busy Women

Are you a woman juggling work, family, and home? Kudos to you for displaying utter strength. However, in your busy schedule, do you ever make time for yourself? I am afraid to hear what your answer to this question might be.  Many of us are so guilty of taking care of everything and everyone around

Forgiving Yourself: Tips for Moving on after Messing Up

Apologizing to someone when you make a mistake is tough.  I’d argue that it’s even tougher to forgive yourself.  Why are we so hard on ourselves when we mess up?  Oftentimes, we harbor guilt for our mistakes for much longer than we should.  Today I want to share with you some tips for forgiving yourself

15 Stress-Relieving Tips for Holiday Self Care

Having a regular self-care routine is important, but do you have a holiday self-care routine? Thanksgiving and Christmas are two very popular holidays that often come with lots of chaos for the person responsible for all the planning.  If you are part of the crew that makes the holiday magic happen, you’ll want to read

How to Set Healthy Boundaries During the Holidays

The holidays are supposed to be a joyful time. But in the blink of an eye, holiday dysfunction can come along and crash the party. Everyone does not have good intentions when it comes to spreading love and joy, but you do not have to let their negativity rub off on you. Knowing how to

3 Reasons You May Feel Stressed During the Holidays

The idea of the holidays usually brings excitement and joy for most people. The pumpkin spice lattes, the festive decor and the holiday music can spark all kinds of emotions.  Sadly, those emotions are not always positive ones. For some, the thought of the holidays brings added stress. Let’s talk about three reasons you may

How to Express Gratitude During Difficult Times

Thanksgiving is the time of year that we are often reminded to be thankful for the people and things in our lives. It’s easy to be grateful when things are going well, but when things are going tough, it can be a challenge to remember exactly how much we have to be thankful for. Let’s

How to Set Boundaries when Thanksgiving Feels Overwhelming

Thanksgiving is a time of gratitude. It’s a time to be grateful for your blessings and the things that matter to you. Unfortunately, Thanksgiving can sometimes be an overwhelming burden due to finances, family members, health issues and other worries. To keep from feeling totally stressed out this Thanksgiving, it’s important to know how to