Have you ever felt as if you were on the verge of a transition? Maybe you didn't know what, how, or exactly when, but you just felt your life was heading in the direction of change. Be it a career change, location, or even a change in your relationships, you know within your heart the shift is taking place. So what’s the hold up? Actually, don’t answer that just yet! This round is on me..

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Yay, fall is HERE!!! Okay, so I know it actually started a couple of weeks ago, but the drop in temperature this week has made it more apparent to me that it’s really here and I LOVE it. Welcome warm drinks, yummy soups, cute clothes and shoes. Ahhh!! {selah} I'm a little late because on the actual first day of fall, I was relaxing on a beach on an island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. As I got my first ever, full body massage on the beautiful Island of Bermuda, I thought to myself, “what a great way to TRANSITION into a new season.” I left behind the chaos, packed a carry-on, and I boarded the plane to what was paradise for me for one week. 

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I love the quote by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., that says, "Anybody can be great because anybody can serve."  Though spoken in year 1968, I would consider it one of the best explanations of the qualifications of greatness, reminding us of the value of helping others. If you think about it, our world is centered around service. Whether non-profit or for profit, we start businesses because we believe we have a skill or a product that will meet a need; and if your product doesn’t help someone, entertain someone, or make life more manageable for others, you don’t make a profit. I find it interesting that many are aware of how serving benefits others, but do not understand that helping others is actually good for them as well.

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Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la la la la! It’s that time of year again, the time to share love, gifts, and holiday cheer! As you can see, I absolutely love this season. Partially because of the delicious food, but mostly because it tends to draw people together. Last week, I was in Toys“R”Us shopping for gifts for work and unfortunately, I wasn’t aware of the anxiety that comes along with searching for the right toy in a place with a gazillion toys. My perfectionist tendencies didn’t help much, keeping me in the store for hours trying to find the best toy for each child with the best online review on a non-profit program budget! Before I knew it, I rushed to the front of store in search for snacks.  I needed some sugar right away! Ignoring the possible stomach ache that would result from consuming them, I skipped over all the healthy snacks and settled for a can of Pringles and a bag of Airheads.  As I settled my nerves and continued shopping, I thought about some of the factors that could potentially affect our wellness this time of year. This encouraged me to share eight tips that could help us stay well not just physically, but holistically this holiday season.

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“Umm, where is the real food?” asked the husband as he helped his wife unpack the groceries. It was somewhat entertaining watching the wife try to explain that the fruits, veggies, healthy grains, and meats purchased from her trip to the local farmer’s market were actually some of the closest things to real food these days. The husband was not convinced! He went on complaining about how hungry he would be for the next couple of weeks because his wife decided to bring rabbit food home from the store. Have you ever heard the seemingly gross, but true statement, “your stool is a good indicator of your overall health?” Well I think its safe to say, our minds are a good indicator of our overall well-being.

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