As a 'hurry-up' society, we have programmed ourselves to be BUSY. We believe to be busy means successful or accomplished. We may even think it means to be productive. The truth is busy just means to be distracted. If you're honest, you have said multiple times, "I'm too busy." We wrap ourselves with things to do to feel productive. The problem with this thinking is that you aren't prioritizing your needs and desires; thus creating a tremendous amount of overwhelm...
“My husband is drinking too much! I am sick of it and don’t know what to do!” These words came from a dear friend recently. She confided in me but has some reluctance to do so. Why? Because she was embarrassed. Sound familiar? My friend, “Sally,” moved here from Ireland several years ago. She was glad to be leaving what she referred to as the “place with a pub on every corner.” She was happy since it was going to...
Freedom, joy, peace, abundance, gratitude, and wealth. All the things you want. So what’s keeping you from having it all? Here’ a clue...the gray areas of your life. It’s like wearing a blindfold as you try navigating through a maze. You sort of know what's around you but can't find the exit. It can also mean to choose not to see the exit, even without the blindfold. There's some weird comfort being in the maze. Simply put; gray areas =...
This week’s blog is by a guest, Aubrey Eicher. She is a personal holistic fitness trainer located in Richmond, VA. Without further ado, please enjoy! 10 Tips on Sticking to Your Goals. We all have encountered this one time or another – that we set out to accomplish a goal with all the drive and best of intentions, but then lose our steam along the way. How can we keep ourselves on track? Here are 10 tips to do so....
When I first heard the term ‘sober-curious,’ I didn’t know what it meant. It seemed obvious enough, but was it really that literal? The answer is YES. It means to be curious about what it might be like to not drink alcohol. For those ready to take a break from drinking or just curious to know what life could be like without alcohol, this is the perfect place to start. It has a feeling of ‘not being tied to the...
"The big day has arrived!" she proclaimed over the phone. It was more like a whaling scream mixed with excitement and anticipation. It was my friend, Tracy. She was about to turn 40 in just 2 days. She, along with a group of besties, was about to embark on a long weekend celebration in New York City. Her birthday extravaganza was about to begin! Due to a prior engagement, I, unfortunately, was unable to join them. "Not to worry," Tracy...
"I shouldn't...but I want to…I really can't...or could I"? Oh yes, the internal chatter... Have you experienced an angel on one shoulder and the devil on the other, both giving you conflicting directions? Of course, you have. It's the very essence of being human. This internal conflict is real. The proper term is cognitive dissonance. The definition, according to Merriam Webster: psychological conflict resulting from incongruous beliefs and attitudes held simultaneously. According to Word Hippo, their definition states: (psychology) A...
What do you see as impossible? If you could close your eyes and dream of the perfect day, what would that look like for you? Did you know you have the power to decide on anything you want? When you say the words, "I am", what word describes you? You've heard the phrase, "perception is reality," right? Have you ever stopped to wonder why that's true? When you were a young child, your brain was soaking up information faster than a...
When my friend, Conner decided to give up alcohol, he was harassed by his friends. They asked, "Dude, what are you going to get from the beverage cart on the golf course, soda?" The roars of laughter from his buddies were not easy for Conner to hear. His friends' response is typical and also the reason why it's hard for men and women to give up drinking. They feel peer-pressured. It is also something that has become expected. But why?...
Alcohol - you either like it, love it or you choose to leave it. Wherever you find yourself, you can benefit from learning how it plays a part in your life. Question the Drink℠ is a series of questions for you to ask yourself when thinking about your relationship to alcohol. It is a conversation starter, a seed to be planted, and a little nugget of reality. Why is this important? Because far too often, we find ourselves not paying...
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