Mastering your kitchen can seem intimidating, especially when you have so much other stuff going on in your life. It’s definitely easier to pick up a pre-made meal or order in, but we all know that’s typically not the healthiest option. Even if you do find time to cook at home, you might feel like…

There are some days I get out of bed and think, “I just can’t today…” I’ve maybe slept poorly, am stressed to the max, or feel this way for no reason at all. But, there’s a moment when that happens that is so important. It’s when I make the decision to put one foot in…

Dieting stinks. It’s as plain and simple as that. Part of the problem is that most diets put a lot of emphasis on telling us “no!” by listing all the foods we should not be eating. Or, they put strict boundaries around the amount of food we can consume. Like I said, it’s not fun….

It’s not new news that we’re getting fatter as a society. What was once quite rare, the number of overweight and obese people in the U.S. has risen to epidemic levels. To give you an idea, in 1994, no state had obese counts more than 15%. Now, no state has figures less than 20%. While…

I was just having a conversation with my sister about how much we enjoy being outdoors, but due to jobs, etc., we don’t always get to be outside as often as we’d like. Both of us also crave sunshine and fresh air — and honestly, we need it to stay “sane.” I’m not the most…

No one likes to admit they’ve been “duped.” It’s embarrassing. You may even feel stupid. In truth, as Abby Ellin writes in her book, Double Lives, False Identities, and the Con Man I Almost Married, it’s often the most intelligent people who fall victim to manipulation. Smart people are often duped because they think they’re…

People are angry these days. Whether it’s based in differing political views or unfair treatment in the workplace, anger is a common occurrence. I don’t like being angry; it actually makes my stomach feel icky. But, sometimes it catches me off guard and I cannot stop it from wreaking havoc. Where does anger come from?…

Many teens entering the last years of high school cannot wait to get out of the house and start living their own lives. I wonder how many of them don’t really comprehend how their absence will affect their parents? I know I didn’t really, especially since I had a younger sister who would be there…

Sometimes, life throws so many curve balls at you there’s nothing else to do but laugh. A severe health diagnosis, financial strain, loss of a loved one… none are funny, but if you dwell on all the negative, you’ll drown in it. You have to use some sort of self-survival skill in order to avoid…

When people think of the holiday season, many consider Thanksgiving the kick-off. But, in reality, the indulgences may start as early as Halloween. That’s a good two months of losing your way. It’s no wonder it can be difficult to get back on track once January 1 arrives. I know I’m having a hard time!…

One of the biggest personal obstacles I’ve struggled with over the years is that I focus too much on what others think of me, and I’m constantly trying to rise to their expectations (whether those expectations are real or imagined). It’s a losing battle. In truth, none of us can control others’ opinions of us. What we CAN control…

On a scale of one to ten, how happy would you say you are? It changes, right? Some days your level of content goes from way low to way high in a matter of minutes, based on circumstances. That’s exactly what Mo Gawdat, Chief Business Officer at Google’s [X], an elite team of engineers that comprise…