They say one of the characteristics of having a poverty mentality is the fear of letting go of things, of holding on to things well past their usefulness. Growing up, I was taught that throwing things away meant that you didn’t appreciate them. …

Remember that song, “It’s The Climb” by Miley Cyrus? I’ve always loved it. My life has never been an easy one and there have been many obstacles I’ve had to overcome over the years. I grew up in a working-class household in a small town with very limited resources. I…

“Instead of focusing on goals and outcomes, redirect your focus onto celebrating what you already have.” ― Gabrielle Bernstein, ‘The Universe Has Your Back’, 2006. Don’t get me wrong, I’m definitely a big believer in planning and being strategic in how we make moves. See my LinkedIn articles, “ How…

Living Out Loud has been one of my mantras for several years. I believe that every human being deserves to live life the way they see fit and to do so unapologetically. Of course, that presupposes they’re not a predator of some time. I kid! Honestly, though, I believe that…

John and the Hole is a psychological thriller, centering around a teenage boy who drugs and drops his family into an incomplete fallout shelter (the hole). The movie has great cinematography, not too dark and gloomy, perfect for the theme. It’s a thriller so the lighting isn’t bright and sunny…

There is absolutely nothing worse than stumbling around looking for your glasses when you can barely see. It has to be among my top ten most frustrating situations to find myself in. However, I seem to find myself in this situation almost every single day. Sad, I know! Thankfully, there’s…

For many of us, the COVID epidemic has made us more mindful of the need to take care of our bodies and guard our health. In 2020, I seriously increased my fitness level and became more dedicated to living a fitness lifestyle more than ever before. However, I’m no newbie…

I woke up one morning late last January with the worst tooth ache ever coming from my wisdom tooth. I promptly called my dentist only to be given an appointment that was two weeks out and was told to take some Tylenol for the pain. UGH!!! When I finally had…

I’ve made some major life changes in 2020 just in time for my birthday. See what I’ve done in 2020 to improve my health, simply my life, and increase my sense of inner peace. Check out this video to learn more about my journey. 2020 Life Changes: Practice Minimalism Eat to Live …