A friend asked, what did you do this weekend? The truth is that I rested. Pretty much that’s all I did. I got up a few times and got a few things done but when I got tired I rested. But instead of just saying that I felt the need to justify myself. I started …
The end of last year was pretty tough for me. My grandmother died in October, and while it was not unexpected it was devastating. See, she’s my person. She always has been. I know I spent as much time with her as I could have and I did not take it for granted. I was …
When I went to San Diego to visit my daughter the thing I was most excited about was the beach. I could not wait to get there and see the ocean and sit in the peace and soak it all in. My favorite beach….Ocean Beach. For years that was my go-to place. When I was …
Anyone who has ever met me would not be surprised to hear that I have trouble slowing down and just being in the moment. I am very productive, I’m often doing something. I pride myself on how much I’m able to get done! There have even been times when I would consider myself a super …
I was fortunate enough to be able to take some time off over the holidays. I was super excited and really looking forward to it. I’m a planner but I wanted to allow this vacation to be chill and relaxed so instead of making “plans” I set a few goals: 1- spend time with my …
For me, New Year’s is a time of reflection. I often take time to think about the year that has passed and what I want for the future. This hasn’t always been the case though. For a long time I always looked at the new year as only a time to set a new year’s …
Yesterday I was talking with a colleague about my 3.5 jobs. Currently I work for an agency, I’m starting my own business, an online therapy service and I started doing supervision. (My daughter decided on that number and I’m going with it!) This colleague of mine asked me how many sessions I’m scheduling a week? …
Rest means different things to different people. It’s essential….rest. As humans we must find time for resting and recharging otherwise we’ll pay a high price…in our health. Both mental and physical. I’m learning what rest is for me. I’ve been working hard at my two jobs and I thought a three day trip to nearby …
I can’t think of a better word to describe how I’m feeling in the midst of COVID-19, social distancing and quarantine then uncertainty. Just last week (has it only been a WEEK?) I found out kids will not be going back to school until the Fall! The things that are happening in this state and …