Not feeling well? Here are some practical home remedies
It’s that time of year. Colds, the flu, general malaise … winter hasn’t left yet. On the heels of my entire family — and even our nanny — being sick, I’ve compiled my favorite all-natural home remedies. To be clear, I’m not a doctor. This isn’t medical advice and I’m not opposed to medicine. But […]
Nourish your whole self with homemade soup — and cookies
Self-care involves eating a healthy diet and enjoying occasional indulgences. As chef and food blogger Maribeth Mulready puts it, “and by occasional, I mean daily.” I agree. Thus, I asked her to share a few of her favorite quick-and-easy recipes. I’ve written before about how cooking is inherently generous and loving. The food we make […]
The nagging way we stunt our growth and flow
There’s a natural intelligence and flow to life — and we have a super pesky way of blocking it. I love the way Marianne Williamson describes this: “Embryos turn into babies; buds turn into blossoms; acorns turn into oak trees. The same programming that exists in them exists in each of us — to manifest […]
Eight steps to an epic comeback
Sometimes we all get knocked down. It’s how we get back up that’s worth talking about. So, recently I did just that with Nikki Bruno, founder of The Epic Comeback, a coaching program for people recovering from a big hit. Bruno specializes in mentoring women out of high-conflict divorces, but she’s also counseled folks through […]
Clear your space, clear your mind
Excess and disorder make it hard to focus on what matters. Even what’s most important is less vivid when there’s too much other stuff around. Enter the beauty of reorganizing. It’s easier to enjoy the things we care about when what we don’t care about is out of the way. This topic has been front […]
How to speak with confidence – tips I wish I’d had on TV!
We all have to speak while nervous from time to time. Sometimes it’s for a presentation at work or a wedding toast. Or maybe during a breakup, or a first date! In any of these situations, it’s natural to feel jittery. Sometimes that turns into literally shaking. It can also show up as excessive gesturing, […]
Try this daily exercise to change your perspective and feel happier overall
Happiness requires mental discipline. Riding the waves of feelings and thoughts without control is the alternative, and that’s a recipe for conflict and instability. I’m always on the hunt for the most efficient and effective ways to build mental muscle and raise the positivity I feel and exude. Without two hours (or even 20 minutes […]
Eating healthfully in the new year? Try veggie tacos, green pea pasta recipes
We all know it’s cheaper and more healthful to cook and eat at home. Cooking is also a beautiful way to show care for ourselves and others. But lately I find it to be a huge drag. Thus, I’ve made it my mission to find quick, easy and delicious meals that can be a means […]