
Coping with COVID
The world is a strange place right now – so how are you doing? No, really, how are you coping? Is your family well? Are you staying in high spirits? Eating healthy and plentiful? Exercising and/or meditating? Taking care of your body, mind, and soul? This is so important now more than ever, as we navigate through this unusual time in our world’s history. For some, it may be easy to retreat into quarantine and focus on wellness and family togetherness. For others, it may be ex

Just...Life
Ever wonder how you manage to do everything you need to get done on a daily basis? During the week? Even during the month when they just seem to keep flying by, and of course, you can't find the remote, so there's no chance of hitting that pause button? And before you know it, the day is over and you've missed the sunset? Me. Too. I was sooooo incredibly busy all throughout college, participating in clubs and activities left and right, on top of all my studying and having the

A Group Hug to End All Group Hugs
Friendship means so much to me, as I’m sure it means a lot to most. Empathy, compassion, kindness, and a simple hug from someone close to you can go such a long way. I am very fortunate to have some wonderful people in my life who are always there for me with hug, or whatever else I may be in need of. Having that sense of a support system is a crucial part of living a happy life, and of course it provides health benefits, as well. According to the Mayo Clinic, friendships, go

Do What Society Tells You
Are you living a life that you want to live, or one that others expect of you? This is a very thought provoking question that has been haunting me ever since I had first heard it. Society tells us so many things – so many certain ways to live our lives. Pink is for baby girls, and shades of blue are for boys. Little girls are also only supposed to play with dolls, while little boys are to stick with their toy trucks and mud. Everyone is assigned to their designated cliques in

Happy Wife, Happy Life
My husband likes to say “happy wife, happy life.” Of course this statement rings true in most cases (men take note here), but living a healthy lifestyle is also an extremely important key to living a happy and fulfilled life. I generally strive to retain a positive and upbeat attitude in any given situation, because honestly, why would you want to go through life any other way? My goal in life is to choose my happiness. Be joyful in every day. Health and happiness go hand in