What It Means To Be A Warrior

What It Means To Be A Warrior

Each year, on the last Monday of May, we celebrate Memorial Day. Originally instituted as a day of honoring those who died during the Civil War, it eventually became a day to remember any soldier who died fighting in the United States Armed Forces. Memorial Day is the...
Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day

This is for you, Moms. Actually, whether you are a mom or not, this is for all the women out there who feel trapped in a cycle of, “One day, I am going to eat healthy, exercise, and really take care of myself.” I know that it is hard to find time to focus on you. And...
Eat your way to a better mood

Eat your way to a better mood

The days are getting shorter, and the often stressful holiday season is rapidly approaching. If you’re feeling a bit down in the dumps, out-of-sorts, or just plain grumpy, try making some dietary tweaks to help improve your mood.   Start the day with a solid...
You don’t have to be perfect

You don’t have to be perfect

Are you always striving to be smarter, richer, thinner, _____er? While a drive to make the most of ourselves and be our best is healthy, sometimes that drive can become so narrowly focused that we end up missing out on so much that life has to offer.   In the...
You Don’t Have To Be Pretty

You Don’t Have To Be Pretty

The other day, I found two blog posts from other writers. One was dated earlier this year, but it heavily referenced a post from over 10 years ago.  Both are excellent if you have the time to read them, and bring up many points that will really get you thinking. While...