I’ve come across stories and personal conversations with other parents, especially moms, who desire rest and relaxation but always end up feeling guilty just thinking about getting some me time. Guilty as charged. I know how difficult it can be to plan a vacation, find a sitter (if you only want a grown up vacation)…

Time Energy Manpower Emotions Factors that are contributed to relationships, jobs, people and society itself. Factors that aren’t given can potentially cause a downfall. But what do you do when you’ve given all four of these aspects with nothing in return? Detach. Detach yourself from the un-reciprocal. Tell yourself: I just don’t feel like it….

Sometimes we don’t start the new year off strong or the way we hoped. And sometimes we think that’s a precursor into how our whole year is going to be. But it’s not. It doesn’t have to be January 1st in order for you to start over. Everyday is a new chance and opportunity to…

“You have seen my descent. Now watch my rising” -Rumi When coal gets pressurized it turns into a diamond. And a diamond is one of the most beautiful and significant stones in the world. So shouldn’t we be looking at ourselves as gems when we survive a pressurized situation? So often we forget how strong…

What a week it has been!! Positive changes left and right!! How many of you have seen positive aspects of your life manifest right in front you? Did you think you would ever see those things you prayed and wished for come to fruition? Unfortunately we as humans have a tendency to either settle or…

It’s funny how you can become inspired by the smallest thing. Last week the children in my family (mine, nieces and nephews) put on a talent show for all of the grown ups. It was awesome. There was singing, dancing, and instrument playing. Those kids are talented. As it was time for my 9 year…

So yesterday, I went to see one of my good friends who just happens to do Jade therapy facials. If you’re not familiar with that particular type of facial therapy, it’s a process that detoxes your lymphatic system through your face. While I was in my therapy session, she noticed that my sinus cavities in…

I have come the to conclusion that I am not a big fan of group projects. The dynamic of various personalities and habits can cause slight anxiety. Sometimes it’s hard to relinquish control and depend on other people, especially those you’re not personally in tune with. How are you supposed to trust or work with someone that…

Indulging in your inner child is healthy. It’s a common thing for when we become parents, we immediately have to grow up because we have to take care of another life. Which is how it should be. But, what if, from time to time, we put our adult selves in a time out? What if…

How deep are we forcing ourselves to dig? As I was completing some assignments for this past week, the professor had us research ways we can get our future students to think deeper about solutions and conclusions to questions. Socratic questioning. If you’re not familiar with this type of questioning, it derives from the teaching of…