A recent study by the Public Library of Science shows that the more somebody uses Facebook, the more their satisfaction of life decreases. Apparently, many frequent Facebookers are scrolling through their newsfeeds feeling bad because they don't think their own lives stack up to the fabulous accomplishments, vacations,...

Competition is an outdated model of living. There is a strong calling for us all to begin recognizing our unity and working together, instead. Easier said then done, I know. We have all been taught from birth that we are separate from each other with every man or woman fighting...

Your mind is a garden. Your thoughts are the seeds. You can grow flowers, or you can grow weeds. -- Author Unknown

I'm a long-time believer in the power of our thoughts, and I tend to focus on the positive. But sometimes, those darn thoughts just spin out of control...

As an entrepreneur with two young daughters who holds family time as sacred time, runs a small tech-firm by day and, by night, works passionately building a second venture with a mission to empower others, I am constantly being asked, "How the heck do you balance it all?"

The truth...

It was the end of a typical weekday at my house: a moving and shaking day at the office, home for some giggles and play with my young daughters, dinner, baths and bed. Finally, I get some time to myself -- hooray! Out of the corner of my eye, I...

No, not that "f" word. The other "f" word: forgiveness!

The Buddha compared holding onto anger to grasping hot coals with the intent of throwing them at someone else. You, of course, are the one that gets burnt. So, why is it that we often walk around holding onto resentment,...

Life doesn't always give us what we want, but it sure gives us what we need. It's funny how that happens. Sometimes, we're so sure about how things are supposed to play out that we fight, kicking and screaming, any deviation of the plan that comes our way. Oddly enough,...

"All you need is love." The Beatles knew what was up! Love really is all you need... self-love, that is.

The foundation of a happy life, healthy relationships, and achieving every bit of greatness you were put onto this earth for does not exist anywhere externally....

Is there something that you are really passionate about and just know you're supposed to move forward with in your life? But does your brain step in and have you second-guessing your ability to do so, or questioning if you deserve it? It sounds crazy, but it happens to the...

As often as possible, I'm a look-on-the-bright-side kind of girl. I choose to be grateful for whatever I have, instead of focusing on the have-nots. I view life's challenges as blessings-in-disguise because of the lessons attached to them. I have not always viewed life through this lens, but as a...

Meditation is a mystery to many in the Western world. Sure, we've all heard of it, but most say they "don't have time" to slow down for it and others say they simply don't know how or they've tried it and couldn't do it "right." Some even misunderstand it as...

Why do New Year's resolutions have such a high failure rate? As anybody with a gym membership can tell you, it's tough to even find a parking space, let alone a machine or spot in class during the first couple of weeks of January when all the resolutioners are hard...

While I don't often write book reviews, I do have a deep level of respect for Gabby Bernstein's work and feel she is making a tremendous impact on the lives of many, so I want to share her new book with all of you! Gabby has a super...

As a new mom, I recently lost 20 pounds of excess baby weight in less than two months without having to starve myself or resort to unhealthy gimmicks. In a previous post, I shared my story and gave advice on how you can actually start loving your workouts,...

Having recently gained 35 pounds when pregnant with my second daughter, I was left with 20 to lose upon returning home from the hospital and a closet full of non-maternity clothing that didn't fit. It wasn't easy, but I lost it all in about two months -- no starving and...

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Have you ever observed a young child and how they play so freely, totally in awe of their surroundings? They're completely enthralled as their imaginations run wild and laughter flows like water. They know only love in their hearts....

Ever wonder why some people seem to walk around with a dark cloud hovering over them and others appear to bring their own sunshine wherever they go? While one group tends to be generally unhappy, finds things to complain about, and nothing seems to go their way, the other group...

As the CEO of my own small business and mother to a young child, time is one of my most valuable resources... and it is very limited! Thusly, I must make a lot of compromises throughout my day, and, well, let's just say not everything on my to-do list always...