Fun is important to my health. I have a demanding career and family responsibilities and balancing these two extremely important parts of my life is difficult at times. However, I understand that making time for fun is essential to living a happy, fulfilling life. For this reason, I make it a point to inject a dose of fun into my everyday life. Each morning, I wake up a few minutes earlier than usual in order to [...]

Women in Business – There are many products on the market that claim to have the answer for unhealthy skin. Some of these products amount to nothing more than “snake oil” and others are too expensive for the average person to afford. Fortunately, creating healthy glowing skin doesn’t require the help of commercially marketed products. There are many at-home tips and tricks available to get the desired results from your skin. You may be pleasantly [...]

Life’s tribulations may seem overwhelming, but I refuse to give up on myself. My life has a purpose and my happiness is worth fighting for. I may fall, but I get up, dust off my shoes, and walk with steadfast determination. I refuse to succumb to the crippling effects of disappointment by accepting that things may not always work out the way I want them to. When things do not work out in my favor, [...]

Women in Business – Most new mothers find getting adequate sleep to be a challenge. Getting up constantly is disruptive to quality sleep and you’re not alone if you’re feeling exhausted and irritable. This survival guide will help you get more quality sleep and offer some coping strategies to make the temporary sleep loss easier to bear. Getting More Quality Sleep:   1.      Understand your sleep cycles. The quality of sleep is more important than [...]

I make it a priority for my family to sit down together for at least one meal each day. Our days are long and our schedules are full, but we make time for one another because spending time together strengthens our bond. My family members and I plan for our meals together. If possible, dinner is served at the same time each day to ensure other commitments don’t interfere with our time. I encourage my [...]

Women in Business – Do you go on vacation planning to rest and refresh, only to return home feeling just as worn out as you did before you went? If you truly want a relaxing vacation, consider the environment and location when weighing your vacation options. Not every fun vacation can be relaxing but a relaxing vacation can be fun. Consider the following relaxing and fun vacation suggestions. Whether you spend a weekend or an [...]

Fear is a natural part of life but success is determined by whether I stand up or succumb to that fear. I have the courage to move forward in spite of my fears. Within me is the strength to stand up to the silencing effects of fear. I have the courage to speak for myself and allow my voice to be heard. While fear tries to paralyze me, the courage in my soul sets me [...]

Women in Business – Insufficient deep and restful sleep can cause serious health challenges. The human body requires adequate sleep to rejuvenate cells and repair damage. Prolonged insomnia can really take its toll on the body and mind, and this disorder is often times difficult to control. The good news is that symptoms of insomnia may not be as hard to combat as you think. Of course, taking medication helps, but medication has a nasty [...]