Sometimes being a blogger is weird. It can be complicated when it comes to sharing struggles because someone will always have it worse and if you share something difficult, it opens you up to criticism and often times criticism is not delivered with kindness. This can be hard to handle especially if it comes during…
Don’t Allow Your Happenings to Determine Your Happiness
Today was one of those days that I just didn’t feel like high-intensity exercise. I wanted to sweat and do something good for my body, but a workout at the gym sounded less than appealing. After I typed up my morning blog post, I changed and headed out to a local yoga studio to take…
A Gift
This time of year I cannot help but think about the blessings in my life. I count all of you on that list and thank you from the bottom of my heart for your incredible support and readership. Your comments and emails truly keep me going. Since I know many of us will be stepping…
Hollow
Ever since I read about the tragedy that occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut on Friday, I feel like I’ve been walking around feeling hollow. I’ve been consumed with an empty feeling. Whenever I struggle with emotions that I cannot handle, I typically turn to writing. I’ll write blog posts that will…
Finding Success Where You Are Now
At first I thought today was going to be a cereal for lunch kind of day. I began my midday meal with a bowl of Honey Nut Chex but 20 minutes later when I wised up and realized cereal keeps me full for 2.3 seconds, I made myself a satiating protein smoothie. In the blender:…
Changing “Yes But” to “Yes And”
Lunch was super simple, but that doesn’t mean it lacked flavor. I made myself a roast beef wrap with cheese, hummus, spinach and mustard and served it with a sliced apple. Now that the roast beef is out of the way, let’s get to the meat of this post. (Anyone catch that pun? Muhaha!) Changing…
