I don’t like early mornings. There. I said it. Waking up before the sun? Yuck! Rising from a warm cozy bed to go upstairs to my living room? Gross! Pulling on workout gear before I’m even fully awake? A big nope! And yet, I’ve built a habit of it over the course of a year … Continue reading I’m Not A Morning Person Either
This time of year is often stressful for many people. And that stress often leads to poor food choices, increased alcohol consumption, a lack of sleep (which exacerbates the food and alcohol consumption), and a lack of activities that soothe your soul. I know it’s a hard habit to break; particularly when people are feeling … Continue reading Self care does not mean eat all the things
Canada is the third most sleep-deprived country in the world. According to a study by the Rand Corporation of sleep habits in the U.S., the U.K., Japan, Germany, and Canada, about 25% of Canadians get less than seven hours of sleep per night. We all suffer from a sleepless nights here and there. And we’re … Continue reading You Need More Sleep
Can I confess something? I actually hate sweat. I don't like feeling it drip down my back, off my face, or under my hands on the floor. But I do it - because I love the way I feel after a hard workout. And it keeps me emotionally well. How Did I Get Here? Bookworm. … Continue reading Why I Work Out
Last night, an old friend from high school passed away. I found out about it this morning, predictably, through Facebook. Although she and I hadn't had a face-to-face conversation in nearly two decades, I knew from keeping in touch via social media that she had married her high school sweetheart (a man she fell head … Continue reading Mourning
First, an apology. I haven't written a new post in a very long time. It was not my intent, and any content manager worth their pay (me included) would typically lose their mind over an untended blog - think of the valuable online cred you're losing! But, as the Beatles song Beautiful Boy says, life … Continue reading On Creating A Ruckus
I haven't posted recently because I'm tired. I've been coping with being the caregiver to a very sick loved one so writing has been the last thing on my mind after I get home from spending the day at the hospital, getting dinner together for the family in the evening and settling the children into … Continue reading I Am Grateful
