This week has felt like a bit of a doozy…and I’m not sure why. I had started it off with high hopes that I would get a lot of the outstanding things on my to-do list done, but each morning,…
What Valentine’s Day Means to Me
In the interest of full disclosure, I’ve never been much of a Valentine’s Day person. It’s not that I felt strongly about it either way, but to me, it was another day on the calendar (perhaps just a day where…
How I Took a Break as a Caregiver
My routine these days is pretty much the same day after day. I wake up, go out and grab a coffee at my favorite local coffee shop, come back home and do some client work for a few hours, take…
Getting Back to a Self-Care Routine
We’ve all been there. Life gets a little crazy, and we start to neglect ourselves. We stay up late, start our mornings with coffee, and skip meals just to keep our heads above water. Perhaps we are caring for someone…
5 Tips for Adults Returning to Horseback Riding
You’ve probably been told at some point that getting back into a sport is so easy—it’s like riding a bike, they say. That’s what I was expecting when I returned to horseback riding in my mid-thirties after a decade-long hiatus….
A Quick Birthday Getaway…
I recently returned home from the quickest getaway ever—less than 24 hours in Montauk—to celebrate my birthday. While it may have been a short stay (ahh, the life of a caregiver), it was a much-needed change of scenery. On Saturday…
Celebrating National Gratitude Month with Pure Placid
As a thyroid cancer survivor, caregiver, and now, a new entrepreneur, gratitude plays a role in everything I do. I’m grateful for my continued good health, the time I get to spend with my grandmother, and, as I grow my…
Farm Life, Festivals, and Fall Vibes
This past weekend, I took full advantage of the extra day off and the beautiful weather, and in addition to using the time wisely to tackle my to-do list, I also took some time to do a few things that…
On This World Mental Health Day, Here’s How I Cope as a Caregiver
In honor of World Mental Health Day today, I wanted to take a minute to recognize the importance of making time for our mental health and well-being, both individually and within our communities. As a caregiver juggling a lot at…
Sailing Through Life
As a caregiver, I don’t often get much time to myself. So when a few former co-workers decided to get together and arrange a sailing trip around my hectic schedule, I carved out the time. Something about being out on…
Beat From Burnout: Here Are Tips to Help You Cope
Let’s face it. We all experience burnout from time to time — even if we love the things we are doing. I always thought burnout happened when your plate was too full of things that drained you. But as I…
Prioritizing Your Health As An Adult
What’s one thing you could be doing for your health right now that you might not be? How about seeing your doctor for an annual exam! While making and keeping up with regular doctors visits might not seem like a…
