The Influence of a Smile
“You always look happy.” One of my neighbors said this to me while out walking my dogs. Guess I was caught smiling again. A smile can make a positive impact in any situation. It’s contagious. Get-togethers, especially holidays, are an opportunity to help reinforce the values and beliefs that are important to us. Yet many
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Letting Go Is Harder Than Expected
All parents go through a transition phase when their children become adults, a process of letting go. Most are thrilled with that new sense of freedom – the parents and definitely the children. I’m a mom to two sons who are college students and technically men. It’s summer break now and they are home a
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Thank You Chris Cornell
Just like many others, I was shocked to hear the news of Chris Cornell’s death. It made me sad even though I didn’t know this man personally. Maybe because we’re the same age, we’re both early Gen Xer’s, and he always seemed to prevail over tough times. We’re all mourning because of a simple reason.
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Gratitude Changes Your Attitude
Gratitude is a word that holds a lot of power. All things are possible through gratitude because it encourages you to move forward. Before my two cancer diagnoses, many things in my life were taken for granted. Dealing with those unexpected health issues changed my perspective and allows me to be grateful for what I
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Relationships and Mindful Moments
As I write this, I’m listening to rolling thunder, wind and hard rain from a storm outside, and I’m not concerned for my safety. Some people would be alarmed and worried that they will lose power and internet access or a tree can fall on their house. They are both normal responses and is an
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A Sleeping Goal Allows You to Be Your Best Self
It’s great that many people are focusing on a healthier lifestyle now. Exercising more, eating better, getting massages, doing yoga. A healthy lifestyle also affects your mindset in a positive way. In order for new healthy habits to become part of a regular routine, you need to make any changes in small steps. A healthy
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RealThings Vlog – 1st Episode – Hearing is a Gift
How has February been for you? I’ve been acclimating my life around a custom hearing aid. Yes, I have a hearing aid now that I received as a late Christmas present. It was weird at first but getting used to it. Don’t take your hearing for granted. It’s recommended to get hearing assessments as part
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Because You Can – Doing Work That Matters
My goal this year is to keep doing work that matters. The definition of “doing work that matters” is different for everyone. After recently being challenged to try something different with my content, I decided to create an audio version of one my blog posts that was published on the HuffingtonPost on their “What’s Working”
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Adjusting The Wind in Your Sails
Life is a lot like sailing where your success can depend on adjusting the wind in your sails at the right moments. Some days it is fun and exciting because the wind is in your favor. Then there are days where the wind is not in your favor – there is no momentum or the
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When It’s Time to Speak Up
I’m all about motivating and inspiring others toward a path of wellness and I usually know when it’s time to speak up when something seems “off.” The path to wellness is not the same for everyone. We each have our unique goals and situations; our perspective on life can be different. For some, life is
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