Only a few years ago I wasn’t a big fan of journaling – I simply didn’t believe that there are any benefits to it! But after talking to many different people that were journaling on daily basis, I decided to give it a try. I started journaling may be once a month, then it turned…
How to enjoy healthy and stress free holidays
The Christmas Season is upon us and most of us are already stressing out…..and the reason for that is very simple! It is because we have no plan of what we are doing! I know that a lot of people think that it is not necessary to plan your weeks in detail (or at all!),…
Stop the Postpartum Body-Shaming
We are living in a society where we as women are told, that we need to be perfect at all times – to look a certain way, the importance of being successful, and how success is defined…….not to mention the fact that we need to “bounce” back to our pre-pregnancy body right after giving birth!…
My Favorite Parenting Books
Being a mother, especially a first time mother, is never easy. There a lot of uncertainties, tons of questions, and not knowing whether what you are doing is right or wrong. As a mom of two young kids, I have made the experience that every child is different, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution when…
Recognize the struggle
I became a mom a little over seven years ago, when our son was born! I was 34 years old at the time, and all of a sudden my whole life was turned upside down! Up to that point I had been working, and doing my thing….and all of a sudden there was this little…
Growing up with food allergies
I’ve been battling food allergies since I was about 13! Back then they were more of a food sensitivity by definition rather than a true allergy. 🙂 Personally I don’t think the definition matters so much. My body had a negative reaction to certain foods. I can’t tell you my story without sharing part of…
What you Focus on Grows
 Have you ever viewed your behaviors as if watching a show on TV? Recently I had that experience. I had a phone call with a Coach assigned to me by my sales organization. The idea of the call was to discuss future business, create strategic plans and get excited about what was coming up….
The Importance of Setting Goals
 Towards the end of each year, and the beginning of every new year very motivated and excited we think of all these different resolutions…….only to realize couple of months down the line that we have already completely forgotten about them! I am not a resolution person, but I do believe in the importance of…
The Importance of Gratitude
With Thanksgiving week, we are reminded about the fact that we should give thanks and the importance of gratitude. Over the years, I personally have come to realize that gratitude is extremely important for your wellbeing every single day…….not only during certain holidays. There are many advantages of gratitude, but for me personally there are…
The Importance of Sleep
There are many different aspects to be considered when it comes to a healthy lifestyle……and the truth is that they are all equally important. In a series of blogs, I want to look at all the different aspects, and talk about the importance each one of them has on our health and wellbeing. Let’s have…