Simple Things Help Create a Beautiful, Thankful Life
Photo: Pricilla Du Preez, Unsplash How is it already November and not only November, but the last few days of November? We are nearing...
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Melissa
- Oct 19
- 4 min
Chocolate: Not Just for Tasty Goodness
It used to be one of my favorite things to eat. I’d especially indulge around shark week… If you know, you know. This delicious food of...
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Melissa
- May 12
- 4 min
Boundaries: The Bold and the Beautiful
Physical boundaries. They can look so different and feel strange when crossing them. A boundary designed to keep the overly curious...
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Melissa
- May 4
- 1 min
Oregon Alliance Slides - Revitalize Yourself: Support your Nervous System at Work
It was an absolute joy to train/present with Shauna for the Oregon Alliance Summit. If you are interested in reviewing the slides,...
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Melissa
- Mar 15
- 4 min
The Resolute Intention Setter
Ah yes…many of us set our New Year’s Resolutions on December 31 or perhaps even January 1 and by many are reading this particular...
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Melissa
- Feb 14
- 4 min
Love: A Review
Love…oh marvelous, wonderful, joyful love. Yes! I think Al Green said it best in his song Love and Happiness. Haven’t heard it? Take...
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Melissa
- Dec 18, 2021
- 5 min
The Holidaze: Boundary Setting Like A Bad Ass
Often, we face the challenge of being festive while maintaining the need for appropriate boundaries! Ah yes, the holidays. There are so...
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Melissa
- Nov 29, 2021
- 5 min
Self Care in a Budget Format
I know, I know who wants to deal with that mess? Between student loans, rent that is high AF, skyrocketing house prices, credit card...
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Melissa
- Nov 4, 2021
- 3 min
The Gratitude Attitude...no, seriously!
Have an attitude of gratitude! That sentence used to annoy me. Why? It seemed trite and silly. There was/is/will be so MUCH going on...
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Melissa
- Sep 22, 2021
- 4 min
Your Body is Talking. Are You Listening?
Food is such a common thing in the world of well resourced people, that it is often overlooked. People may dismiss it as something that...
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Melissa
- Aug 2, 2021
- 4 min
That Work From Home Status
It’s been quite the journey. COVID-19 really did a number on the entire world. We were…are all in the same storm, but the boat is quite...
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Melissa
- Jul 7, 2021
- 3 min
The Work/Life (im)Balance
Work/Life Balance. Sounds hokey. What does that even mean?! You might be saying these things seething was sarcasm as you attempt to...
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Melissa
- Jun 9, 2021
- 3 min
Your Body on Exercise
Get up and shake what your mama gave you! Your exercise routine should speak to the core of who you are I know. You probably don’t want...
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Melissa
- May 27, 2021
- 4 min
Those Illustrious Omegas-3, 6, 9s
Yeah, you've heard about them...but do you know all that you need to know? Some are essential...some are not. The American Heart...
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Melissa
- May 16, 2021
- 3 min
The Elusive Good Night's Sleep
Quality sleep has become more elusive as our lives have gotten busier, technology more accessible and we cannot leave out the extended...
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Melissa
- Jan 15, 2021
- 3 min
Sunshine in a bottle
Ah, yes, the sunshine vitamin! Did you know that not having enough of this vitamin can impact your MOOD and your immune system? I've...
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Melissa
- Jan 15, 2021
- 3 min
Boundaries as Self-Care Because you Deserve it!
Bubble baths are great, but you know what is better? Setting limits with people, situations and things that feel bad. I know some people...
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