There were several cues to my depression. I was becoming increasingly moody. I was having trouble making even little decisions, like what to wear on any given day. I was sleeping a lot. The day seemed to get away from me. I found myself seeking out motivational materials, things I know all too well. Yes, [...]
The holiday season means more parties, more shopping, more eating, more stress, and, of course, more colds and flu! So how can you stay healthy during this busy time? There are several things that you can do to practice self-care. The holidays are not an invitation to lose focus on what is most important in [...]
“Do the right thing.” It’s the definition of ‘integrity’. This phrase is posted in my kitchen. I doubt the kids pay much attention to it anymore but I say it often enough that I hope they take it to heart. There is no better advice to live by but to always ‘do the right thing’. [...]
Along any journey of change, especially one as important as losing weight, you need a good support system. It will need to consist of a few people who are on the same path. These are the people who you will satisfy your emotional needs as you walk this new path. People in your life now [...]
Have you ever struggled with doing something that was expected of you but not something you want to do? I’m battling that right now myself. To pursue or not, that is the question. So often in life, we are pointed in a certain direction and we follow the path because it is what we are [...]
