Have you ever met someone who says they’re ok with five or six hours of sleep a night? I happen to be married to one, but personally, I don’t get it. There was a time in my early 20s when I would be fine and fully functional on little sleep, but now as a 40-year-old…
Mind & Spirit
5 Pretty Objects to Enhance Your Daily Rituals
What are your daily rituals? The things you do everyday, no matter what, or at least, as often as possible. Perhaps it’s making your bed every morning, brushing your teeth, or preparing your breakfast a certain way. When you think of these things, do you see them as tasks or chores or something more special?…
The 12 Minute Meditation That Shifted Everything For Me
A little over a year ago, I was in the throes of what I now see as burnout and depression. I was about to enter a darker phase filled with grief and loss, but I didn’t know that yet. I was already suffering mentally and just trying to get through the days as best as…
Stuck in a Rut? Make Time for Fun
Do you ever have those days when you’re going through the motions, but not feeling anything in particular? Like, you don’t feel bad necessarily, but not really excited about anything either. I used to feel stuck in a rut like this often. After work, I would tell myself that in order to decompress, I just…
How to Choose Again When Things Don’t Go As Planned
If you saw my Instagram stories yesterday, you may know that Raffi had a fever and had to stay home from school for the day. Luckily, he was feeling better rather quickly (and especially after a three hour nap), but at the first sign of him feeling unwell, I immediately started to feel a familiar…
How Human Design Can Help You Live in Alignment
I believe that one of the best things we can do for our own personal growth is to understand who we truly are. Over the years, I’ve dabbled in learning more about Myers Briggs, Enneagrams, and even, astrology in the hopes that it will give me additional insight into who I am. I’ve found them…
The Last Movie That Made Me Cry
A few weeks ago, I was on a flight to Miami with Inge and Raffi. It’s a short trip and Raffi was having a good time entertaining himself with his toys, lollipops, and pre-downloaded YouTube shows on my phone. We were flying JetBlue, so I was happy to see they had screens available, which isn’t…
How to Be Productive This Week
Hi friends! It’s mid September, the kids are in school, and we’re on the cusp of cool and crisp weather. All signs point to one of my favorite times of the year: Autumn. In addition to anticipating fall foliage and upcoming holidays, I particularly love this time of year because it feels like a new…
Build a Better Relationship with Yourself
Many years ago, I was on the phone (back when land lines where a thing) with a close friend who was going through a hard time. She was on the verge of a breakup and feeling heartbroken and sad. After listening and empathizing about her situation, I felt the conversation going in a loop. She…
My healthy feel good end of summer bucket list
Every winter, I think of all the fun stuff I’ll do once the weather is warmer. And yet, when summer actually comes around, I get so busy with day to day life that I sometimes forget about those plans I had pined for months earlier. Well, not this year! We have one month of summer…