Is what we should be asking. Not Risk vs. Reward. A common phrase is “Risk versus Reward”, however that allows only for logical answers. When in fact, the most meaningful decisions have an emotional component to them as well. On any decision (personal or professional) it’s easy to come with…

Let alone taking time off… Back to back meetings or a crazy schedule, can often leave you feeling like you don’t even have a moment to breathe let alone time to run to the restroom. It’s no wonder then we feel guilty about taking time off. We’ve built a culture…

I’m sure you’re waiting for the punchline… But……What if it was true instead? What if it really was easy to reduce your stress? We make it complicated, compounded, and we wear our stress like a badge of honor. Culturally, we silently say: “Look at how stressed I am and I’m…

Sometimes its the Small things Story time… This past Sunday was a 3 time Target run. By this point in the pandemic I think all of us expect shortages on various items. Last Sunday, my mom and I did our Target run in the morning. That night we decided we…

And why I’m so passionate about them Two important topics have the same date for recognition. And both are today Sunday, October 10th, 2021. (But even if you read this after it still applies. :) ) World Mental Health Day And National Period Day These topics are entwined and unfortunately still considered taboo by many. It’s changing…

And do this instead… My guilty pleasure is ….. How often do you say that or something similar. Maybe you are talking about a TV show, or eating chocolate or even walking barefoot in the grass. Stop for a moment and think about that phrase “guilty pleasure” Women especially tend…

Because our bodies are excellent at holding onto stress One of the worst things about stress is that it often feels insurmountable. It feels like that because we want it gone all at once. But our stress has acclimated over time. …

Is like nothing else Stress comes in many different forms, but one of the most unique forms is caregiving. Not only are you already stressed about your loved one who needs care. But as a long term caregiver it takes an emotional, physical and spiritual toll. To the point of…

Or not Even on the best of days, it can be hard to feel like you are enough. When you mix in being part of the LGBTQIA+ community (or questioning being a part of the community) it can even be more complicated. Before I was out as a gay woman…