I have struggled with a whole lot of anxiety and sadness for so much of my life. Those are the two “big emotions” that make people uncomfortable. Most people wouldn’t recognize that in me because I try so hard to be positive all the time. I think that comes mostly because not only do I…
I love recipes that require little prep time because they are perfect for those busy days when you have a lot to do, but still want a homemade meal. Or the days when you have little to no energy. This salsa chicken recipe is so simple, but it tastes amazing! And it’s one of the…
How often are you playful? Playfulness is typically associated with children. But adults need to play too. As an adult, it can be easy to take yourself far too seriously. Over the past few years that is something I have struggled with myself. I realized after losing my father how little I was laughing and…
I love simple recipes that don’t require a lot of prep time. And I have created a bunch of recipes that are perfect for the slow cooker. My slow-cooker mushroom chicken couldn’t be easier! It takes less than 5 minutes to prepare! That makes this a great recipe for those days when you are low…
Are you chasing happiness? A lot of people spend their lives trying to find happiness outside of themselves. They have the mindset that if things are perfect in their life then they will be happy. If they have the right job, relationship, health, and wealth then things will be great. But that mindset can negatively…
Anyone who knows me knows that I love the holidays. I REALLY love that time of year! I jokingly tell people that I’m part elf because of how happy I am during the holiday season. And so it’s not uncommon for me to feel some post-holiday blues once January rolls around. As I’ve gotten older…
Do you have a happy playlist that you use to boost your energy and lift your spirit? If not, here’s why that can be a powerful tool for you! In life there are just some days when you may feel a little blue. That’s natural, and very normal. On my journey, I found that sometimes…
In 2023 as I became more of who I am I began telling people that I am embracing my inner woo-woo. But what exactly does that mean? Well, we are all impacted by social conditioning. As children, we are taught which behaviors, beliefs, personality traits, and elements of who we are are “acceptable” to our…
I’m sitting here after midnight; it is now New Year’s Eve of 2023 and I can’t help but sit back, reflect, and spend some time looking back at 2023. The last few months have been spent figuring out what I want my life to look like and who I want to be in the world….