Sometimes, the next right decision is disguised as a seemingly insignificant decision, and its significance is not revealed until much later. Such was the case, in early 2020, when a friend of a friend posted a request on social media. She… Read More ›
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Autumn Opportunities
There is something transformative about the change of seasons, and autumn is a truly special season. The leaves are changing colors and falling from the trees; the weather is cooler and crisper, and there’s renewed energy in the air. Autumn… Read More ›
Nine Habits for Better Health This Fall and Beyond
Today is the first day of fall, which is my favorite season. There are many reasons that I love fall. Cooler temperatures. Vibrant colors of the leaves. Halloween and Thanksgiving celebrations. Football. Practicing healthy habits knows no season, though. As… Read More ›
10 Tips to Improve Your Emotional Health & Well-being
When I was growing up, there were a handful of days or so throughout the year that we commemorated, like Thanksgiving Day, New Year’s Day, and Memorial Day. Now, though, there are days and months set aside to celebrate nearly everything. Some… Read More ›
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness
On this day in 1776, the Continental Congress passed the Declaration of Independence. This passage marked the separation of the thirteen colonies from King George III. No longer were these colonies an extension of Great Britain, as they now were… Read More ›
Good Morning
Five days a week, I wake up before the sun does, partly by choice and partly out of necessity. I could catch a little more shuteye, but I prefer to workout before I get my daughter up for school and… Read More ›
Complimentary
Words can either make or break someone’s day. I am grateful that one of my colleagues decided to share some kind words with me that absolutely made my day. Following a meeting, I received this message: Great to hear your… Read More ›
A Cup of Kindness
When I woke up this morning, I thought about my schedule at work and what household chores awaited me after work. As I continue to share some of my daily moments of gratitude, in preparation for, and anticipation of, Thanksgiving… Read More ›
Being Grateful is as Simple as ABC
Over the past decade, I have had occasional issues with waking up in the middle of the night and not being able to fall back asleep. It’s infrequent, but frustrating, especially when I already wake up early to exercise before… Read More ›
Let It Snow
Yesterday, I enjoyed a lunchtime walk amidst sunshine, temperatures in the low 60s, and a canvas of brightly covered leaves. Since fall is my favorite season, it was a blissful midday break, for which I was truly grateful. As the… Read More ›
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