Advertisements Creativity can recharge the brain by engaging and activating different neural pathways and networks that might not be used during routine or repetitive activities. When we engage in creative activities, such as writing, painting, or playing music, we are tapping into different parts of...
Advertisements Lately, I have been thinking a lot about the concept of joy. I write a lot about happiness, but how does that differ from joy? They are connected, but they have distinct characteristics and experiences associated with them. While joy and happiness share common...
Advertisements After the last couple of years the world has gone through, it’s more important than ever to prioritize our mental health. It is important to do things that put us in a good mood or promote our self-care. In honor of May is Mental...
Advertisements The modern workplace can be a fast-paced, high-pressure environment that can lead to overwhelm and burnout. When work-related stress becomes too much to handle, it can negatively impact your physical health, mental health, and overall well-being. Coping with overwhelm in the workplace is essential...
Advertisements Self-care is a vital practice that helps us maintain balance, reduce stress, and prevent burnout. However, when we’re busy with work, family, and other commitments, it can be challenging to find time for self-care. That’s where building a self-care toolkit comes in. A self-care...
Advertisements Yesterday, I posted some thoughts about the book Mindful Sketching by Peggy Dean. So I thought I would share some examples of my attempts at Mindful Sketching. Pausing to observe and reflect away from electronic devices was a great exercise in mindfulness. I quite...
Advertisements I have done a lot of reading the last couple of months. A very eclectic mix. Time for another round up…Enjoy! Happier Now: How to Stop Chasing Perfection and Embrace Everyday Moments (Even the Difficult Ones) by Nataly Kogan Happier Now by Nataly Kogan...
Advertisements I love Halloween! So for the past couple of weeks, my late night internet shopping has been adding outdoor decor to my Target cart. I think I still have some work to do, but so far the overall look is good. It reminded me...
Advertisements There has been a question circulating on Facebook that has me reminiscing…name a store that you shopped at that no longer exists. For me that would have been Dunham’s Department store. It was a staple of growing up in Trenton…and my grandmother had a...
