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Writing

Solo Walk

I took a walk, unencumbered by the usual weights I carry…and I arrived in an unexpected, beautiful place.

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Wellness Wisdom Women Writing

Maybe this time

A last-minute fitness class opens my eyes to some new possibilities. Maybe this time it will be different.

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Lifestyle Mental Health Nature

Nature as a cure

Most of us already know that time in nature is good for us. But do we really know just how good? I spoke with Dr. Joti Samra, R. Psych, who is a national thought leader on mental health.

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Lessons Lifestyle Wellness Wisdom Writing

My 3 words for 2020

I’ve participated in marketing guru, speaker, and author Chris Brogan’s #my3words a few times, but this year I’ll be doing so with more intention.

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Mental Health People Wellness

Knowing our strengths helps us show up in the best way possible

Aligning our strengths and values, which occurs naturally, helps to give our lives more meaning, enabling us to do things in a better way, take better care of ourselves, and have a higher degree of life satisfaction

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Lessons Mental Health Stories Wellness Wisdom Writing

Change is good…even when it hurts

Change is good. But sometimes it can be tinged with a gentle ache that perseveres even as we tell ourselves that the changes are all part of the natural progression of our lives.

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Mental Health

I’ve got this

A few lessons learned about building civil and respectful teams and work environments.