Reflections, Happy New Year and a Poem

Success is a journey, not a destination. - Author Unknown
As one year ends and another begins, I like to take some time to reflect on all that happened during the year personally and professionally. I look back in old journals to see what I set out to do this year, what I accomplished and what [...]

10 Ways to Meditate without Meditating…Or how to find peace and balance

Meditation has many definitions, one of which is “focusing on a single object”. Often that one object is the breath, a mantra (or saying such as “I am relaxed”), or a question. The image most often associated with meditation is the seated position, eyes soft or closed, in a space that is free [...]

Get Back to Your Senses: Take a (mini) Vacation

Last Sunday I departed cold and frigid Massachusetts for the warm and sunny island of Jamaica, mon. True, the cold air in Massachusetts certainly brings me back to my senses, but nothing helps bring me back to life more than a few days of R&R in a warm sunny spot.
By definition a vacation is [...]

Letting Go

Some people think it’s holding on that makes one strong- sometimes it’s letting go.
- Author Unknown
Have you ever been in a mood to let go of it all? Ever wonder what that would be like? Recently I’ve become very focused on letting go of material things, toxic relationships and business activities that are [...]

A Big Thank You and Tuning to Your Needs

Thank you to Lance at the Jungle of Life for interviewing me on his blog today. You can read the post here: Let’s Just All Let it Flow.
I also want to direct you to a new site I contribute to as a wellness expert - BestLifeDesign.com. My latest post Tuning in to Your [...]

Back to Your Senses Sunday: Do You Let the Weather Stop You?

Today snow fell for much of the day in the Boston area yet the temperatures remained above freezing. I decided to go for a run. On went my 30 degree running pants, layers on top, gloves, neck and ear warmers and my ipod. I was ready to go.
The snow fell into my [...]

10 No Cost Tips to Relieve Stress from Your Desk

During the last year of my corporate career I was stressed out due to a toxic work environment that I didn’t know how to appropriately manage. It’s no surprise then that a lot of my work now involves relieving stress in the workplace. Stressed out workers are costly in terms decreased productivity, increased [...]