Of everything I could have ever thought I’d need to worry about in life, surviving a pandemic was not one of them. I’ve been limiting (or more like avoiding) leaving my house for weeks now, with the only exceptions being…
Wednesday Wisdom: Be Your Best Self
I feel like I’ve been on a friendship kick lately, so here’s yet another post on the subject. I saw this great quote on Instagram the other day and knew that I needed to share it on the blog: I’ve…
Winter, Workouts, and the Weekend
The weather this week went from downright freezing (think lots of layers and snow boots) to feeling somewhat warm—for January. The snow from our storm only one week ago has all but melted…just in time for it to get cold…
Monday Mantra: Finding Joy in Solitude
Did you miss me around here? I know I have been a little MIA lately, so please accept my apologies for the sparse posting schedule last week. I can assure you that the lack of posts haven’t been out of…
Wednesday Wisdom: Strive for Progress Not Perfection
I will probably never be a morning person (and that’s putting it mildly). Despite reading countless posts on the subject and studying articles offering “five tips to help you wake up earlier,” I have come to terms with my status…
Monday Mantra: Community Over Competition
I had the best weekend ever! Fern Olivia’s retreat at Gurney’s Resort & Spa was everything I had hoped it would be…and more. I’ll be sharing a full recap on the blog later in the week, but today I wanted…
Monday Mantra: Enjoy the Quiet
I expected this weekend to be a busy one. On Saturday, I followed my usual morning workout routine and in the afternoon I scheduled some unexpected “me” time at Aveda in anticipation of seeing a couple of New York Fashion…
Monday Mantra: Take Care
The last few weeks have felt endless. Despite being busy at work—my looming thyroid testing next month has been weighing heavily on me. Since my antithyroglobulin levels began rising in November, the last three months of “watchful waiting” have been…
Monday Mantra: Be Present
As we approach the final week before the holidays, and as I have yet to start shopping for gifts (hello, online shopping and overnight delivery), I’m reminded of how special these days ahead are. It’s easy to get wrapped up…
Monday Mantra: Patience and Fortitude
This weekend was trying. Despite my best efforts to remain calm after receiving alarming results on my most recent blood work (of course, on a Saturday), my plans of resting and relaxing after my weekly kickboxing class quickly went out…
Love Every Day of Your Life…
I would normally reserve a post like this for my Monday Mantra series, but I figured with the weekend coming up this could be a good topic to ponder. If you’re like me, perhaps being a morning person doesn’t come…
Monday Mantra: Practice Gratitude
If there is one thing I’ve learned from my daily meditation (yup, my practice is still going strong!), it’s that there is always something to be grateful for. Perhaps it’s not so clear to see what you’re grateful for on…
