I remember walking through my neighborhood one chilly afternoon, coffee in hand, sunglasses on even though the sun had dipped low. I was hoping no one would see the tears quietly slipping down my face. From the outside, I looked like a woman deep in thought....

  I don’t know about you, but for me, this is a lesson that seems to resurface time and time again. Think about it—when your heart has been broken by someone you love, where do you feel the pain? And more importantly, what do you do with it? Do you vent to your...

  Divorce can feel like a slow unraveling, especially after a long marriage. You look around and find yourself standing in the middle of a life you no longer recognize. The roles you once played—wife, partner, half of a “we”—are gone, and in their place is… what,...

Digital Spring Cleaning Open your phone or computer and delete three apps or files that no longer serve you—old screenshots, unopened documents, a game you never play. With each deletion, breathe out and imagine clearing mental clutter as well as digital. Taking care...

For a long time, I was convinced life was happening to me. People let me down, situations felt unfair, and no matter how hard I tried, it seemed like I was always scrambling to keep up. And I had proof—real, tangible reasons why my struggles were someone else’s fault....

Sky Appreciation Step outdoors and look up. Observe the sky for a full, uninterrupted minute. Notice the colors, the shapes of clouds, or the clear emptiness. Feel yourself connected to something vast and ever-changing. Let this simple observation remind you that...

We live in a world that rewards urgency. Move fast. Respond quickly. Get ahead. Don’t miss your chance. And yet, I’ve learned—sometimes the hard way—that the moments when I feel most desperate to act are the moments when I most need to pause. There was a time when...

Seed of Change Taking care of yourself, both mentally and physically, is crucial as you navigate life transitions. You're not alone, and there is a path forward, even if it doesn't feel like it right now. If you know someone that could use a little boost of Self Care,...

Have you ever felt like your world was collapsing in on itself? Like everything you had built—your plans, your security, your sense of self—was slipping through your fingers, and no matter how hard you tried to hold on, the pieces kept falling? In those moments, it’s...

You sit at the kitchen table, staring at the same floral wallpaper you picked out decades ago. The same house. The same routine. The same man across from you, flipping through the morning paper as if you weren’t even there. A lifetime has passed, children raised,...