If you’ve been moving through your days feeling emotionally tired, I want you to know—you’re not alone. There are seasons in life when even the simplest things feel heavy. The laundry piles up, the kitchen feels chaotic, and the thought of “decluttering” or “getting organized” sounds like one more impossible task. "Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax." - Mark Black I’ve been there too, and here’s something I’ve learned: when your energy is low, the usual a

It’s never too late to change your life. A couple of times a year, I reflect on the passing of time and the life I’m living my birthday, and the end of the year. These are natural times to evaluate the past year and also to look ahead.   Asking questions like, How do I feel about the past year? Do I like the direction my life is going? What changes would I like to implement? “Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.” - Carol Burnette I’ve had many past years when i

Living an authentic, simple life has its beauty and challenges. There is an art to living an authentic life. “True happiness and true power lies in understanding and accepting oneself.” -Thich Nhat Hann I’ve been mindfully simplifying my life for years. Eliminating items that take my attention away from the things I value most. Simplifying my possessions, lifestyle, personal habits, routines, work, and relationships. I’ve made mention before, that I have a brain injury which

Self-care is one of those things that we can easily neglect. I’m sharing simple, easy self-care ideas you can incorporate into your daily or weekly schedule. I didn’t use to be very good at self-care in my 20s and 30s. I would feel guilty for making my well-being a priority. But as I age, I realize how much self-care impacts my overall well-being. I’ve come to appreciate and value my self-care and make it a priority in my life. If I’m less stressed, healthy, calm, and h