when it comes to our phones, we should be controlling social media, not the other way around. think about how you can get value from your socials. social media is not going away, so having a good relationship with it is essential. 1. do something without your phone once a day – really make the …

“balance is perfection in this world” what is the most important thing in your life? these are the things in life that need to be prioritized. some of what is listed like family, life, and career/business are not that simple. sometimes, you have to pick one over the other and other times you don’t have …

“neither clever nor especially gifted. i am only very, very curious” these podcasts are an easy way to have good and smart people around you. it’s important to consume inspiring things; things that help to support you in the life that you want to be creating for yourself. it doesn’t just happen, we have to …

“for nothing is impossible with God” the beginning of Lent started this past Ash Wednesday. Lent is a 40 day season of prayer and fasting. the Lenten season is meant for us to look to God. for Lent, rather than sacrificing anything in particular like a favorite food or a pleasurable activity, we can also …

a valentine’s day date from home? sounds perfect. pick a space in your home and create a Moroccan style set up. this setup is easily put together with blankets and pillows. most importantly, valentine’s-like dates can be created spontaneously and on any day. movies to snuggle up to on valentine’s day: 

“attention is the most basic form of love” relationships make life so much more enjoyable. however, relationships do require emotional needs to be met. relationships thrive when there’s emotional intimacy. these are some emotional needs that provide positive benefits for our relationship as well as our lives in general. affection- compliment each other, express appreciation …

“the good life is built with good relationships” life is about creating support and community around you. it’s about having people alongside of you that love you the most and bring you a great sense of connection. if you have connection, you have everything. all of these things contribute to connection:  longevity – those who …

“one kind word can warm three winter months” have you ever heard of hygge (hoo-gah)? originally, hygge was defined as a way of surviving Scandinavian winters. hygge like wintertime is about creating a warm atmosphere, taking pleasure in simple things and enjoying good conversations with family and friends. it’s the Nordic secret to a happy …

“sleep is a non-negotiable biological necessity” on an intuitive level, when we don’t get enough sleep or sleep well, we just know that we’ll be in a ‘bad mood’ the next day. clearly, there is an intimate relationship between our mental/physical health and our sleep health. when we sleep, our bodies go into the deepest …

“the new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written” we always feel so motivated around this time of year. there’s a beautiful energy and it feels good to want a fresh start. i’ve always thought that although we don’t have to wait for a new year, i do …