self-care

I’m really burned out, my friend. Since January, my life has felt like a rollercoaster ride. And not the fun kind. I don’t even like rollercoasters. It doesn’t matter if they’re real or emotional ones. I’m not fond of the …

I have a confession to make. Since the start of the pandemic, I’ve barely meditated. I tried 21-day challenges here and there. I couldn’t finish them. I had a perfect daily meditation streak during 2019. I even went to a …

Fearing the Isolation Blues? Depending on where in the world you are, you’re either starting or in the middle of social distancing. You may not be used to staying at home from work, much less if you’re the extrovert type. …

Can you believe that the first quarter of January has already gone by? It’s been one week, but I’m already overwhelmed and neglected my self-care. My days run short between running my tiny business, finding new projects to share, and …

Ask yourself this: when was the last time you took a moment to savor your morning cup of coffee or tea? Or a slice of pie? I mean, really notice the taste and aroma. When was the last time you …

Krav Maga saved my life. 2017 was a rough year. For many months I lived with anger stuck in my chest. Day in and out I’d feel this painful heaviness that I couldn’t get rid of no matter what I …

Two things helped me get through a very dark time in my life: one is Krav Maga, the other is Meditation. If I hadn’t been able to calm my mind and release the anger stuck in my chest, I probably …

A late Happy New Year to you.   It’s been a while since I stopped by this tiny virtual home of mine. To be honest, I’ve still been dealing with the aftermath of the death of my cat, Ludwig, and …

Disclaimer: I’m not a self-help guru, a therapist or life coach nor do I pretend or plan to be. This post is about my personal experience and the steps I took to get myself out of a rut. We have …