I recently took part in a family activity that I feel compelled to share. And if you're feeling that anxious-restless kind of anxiety, you should stick around. When my mom first told me about this "idea" I thought she had lost it. I quickly realized that she was right and I was wrong (sad, that's …
Managing a Non-Structured Life
For most of us, life looks a lot different right now. Some have kids at home full-time, others are working from home, and some people are now full-time online students. We don't have to worry as much about getting to the gym, commuting, or keeping a strict sleep schedule. Because we've all lost our …
How to Save Money During Social Distancing
If you've been stressed or concerned about your finances during social distancing caused by COVID-19, you're not alone. Unfortunately, a solid chunk of people have had to close down their businesses, lost their jobs, or had to give up freelancing gigs. And considering that we don't actually know how …
Coronavirus 101
Regarding the current health scare, the most important thing you can do is educate yourself on how to protect yourself and others. Firstly, we're not going to let our negative thoughts, fears, and worries spiral and make us go panic-buy toilet paper. (Sorry--an awful joke, I know). But on a real …
For the Love of Your Eyes
Being able to see and being visually stimulated is such a huge part of our lives, that most of us take it for granted. We don't think about how easy or convenient it is until something goes wrong. I mean think about it, from doing chores around the house to doing work to driving, to watching tv, we …
Why You Should Be Kind To Others
Seeing that a Random Act of Kindness Day was yesterday (sorry we missed it!), it still seems fitting to talk about kindness. I feel like the older we get, the more we're told to toughen up and worry about ourselves. This creates the misconception that kindness makes you weak. So why do we even …
Three Ways To Increase Your Creativity!
No, you do not have to be Pablo Picasso to be creative! When people are asked if they're creative or what they do to be creative, first thought for most is arts and crafts. There are others ways to explore your creativity. Creativity is less of a trait and more of a skill, one that can be practiced …
Beating the Winter Blues
Even though we're over halfway through winter, and the days are getting longer, the winter blues seem to be in full effect. Don't worry though, you're not alone. It seems as if everyone experiences the winter blues to some degree. Although the "blues" isn't an actual diagnosis, it's typically …