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Embracing Authenticity: Live Life on Your Own Terms
Dearest Gentle Reader, Ha! Sounded like Lady Whistledown , didn’t I? Well, I have no gossip for you and even if I did, I would not...
Melissa
Apr 2, 20245 min read
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Springing Forward and Cleaning Up
Ah yes, Spring Time is here. We’ve already sprung forward (anyone else sleepy after that?) on our clocks and many of us have cleaned or...
Melissa
Mar 23, 20237 min read
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The Release and The Reconciliation
2022 has been quite the year in my world. I will not discuss the vast majority of it, but I can say that there have been some losses...
Melissa
Dec 29, 20226 min read
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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...
Melissa
Mar 15, 20224 min read
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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...
Melissa
Feb 14, 20224 min read
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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...
Melissa
Dec 18, 20215 min read
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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...
Melissa
Nov 29, 20215 min read
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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...
Melissa
Nov 4, 20213 min read
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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...
Melissa
Aug 2, 20214 min read
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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...
Melissa
Jul 7, 20213 min read
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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...
Melissa
May 17, 20213 min read
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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...
Melissa
Jan 15, 20213 min read
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