Mindful Monday | New Year, New Focus

2026 is here and, just like everyone else, I have been thinking hard about what I want my focus to be for the year. In my wellness journey, and in life overall, I wanted to come up with one word that would help keep me motivated throughout the year...
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Down for a Moment | 1.3.26

So, I had every intention to post the last Merry Monday of 2025 Monday, but my body had started to turn on me the day after Christmas. I had a dry cough and thought it was the start of another bout with bronchitis. Then coughing hurt in my rib...
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Merry Monday | 12.22.25

The holidays are here!! I hope you were able to get all your shopping and decorating done before the big day this week. This year Christmas is all about being in the moment for me. Being present has been something that I have not focused on so much for...
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Merry Monday | 12.15.25

Happy Merry Monday!! This weekend was all over the place, but very festive. My job’s Christmas party was Friday, and since I was responsible for planning it finally getting to enjoy the party was fun and a relief. I had another Christmas party to go to on Saturday, but...
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Thoughtful Tuesday | 12.9.25

This past year has been full of experiences and changes. I started a wellness journey the end of 2024 that I’ve kept going, and I am proud of that accomplishment. The end goal was to get healthy and feel better. I did join Weight Watchers with my mom and...
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Merry Monday | 12.8.25

The holiday season is here again, and this is my favorite time of year. I love the lights, decorations, and the overall spirit of Christmas. It makes me happy to see twinkling lights and people enjoying each other in the present. That is the whole spirit of the holidays,...
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Merry Wednesday | 12.18.24

I know, I usually post these on Monday, but it’s Wednesday and there has been a lot going on. Can you believe Christmas is one week away?! It just seems like it was March and now December! Kind of wild to think about it. I just wanted to share...
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Merry Monday | 12.9.24

I have noticed that a lot of people are talking about the right time to tell your kids about Santa, when to put the gifts under the tree, and how to keep the Christmas spirit alive as kids get older. One thing I remember is I never really believed...
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Merry Monday | 12.3.24

I know it’s Tuesday, but Monday kind of got away from me, but I wanted to start the holiday season off right. I haven’t written in a while, but I wanted to begin Merry Mondays with some gratitude. The season of gratitude is among us, and I have a...
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Thoughtful Tuesday | 1.30.24

We are nearing the end of the first month of the new year, and things have been kind of busy in my world. While looking for some documents on an old computer, I came across a few blogs I forgot I had (that are still active and getting feedback...
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