stay clutter free

How to Stay Clutter-Free in Minutes a Day

You know one of them or maybe more: Their counters have no boxes of Cheerios and four different coffee containers. Their floors are spotless. Their desks have only a single sheet of paper and a pen on the surface. And, worst of all, there are no stacks of junk mail on every tabletop or baskets … Read more

stress response

A Kinder, Gentler Stress Response

I’m sure you‘ve heard of the “fight or flight” syndrome. That’s the response to a threat—real or imagined—that triggers the survival mechanism that floods your body with hormones and nerve stimulants. At that moment in time, there is nothing more important than survival. Nature shut down all non-essential body processes and prepared our ancestors to … Read more

self care rituals for busy women

Self-Care Rituals for Busy Women: Finding Balance Amid Life’s Demands

Prioritizing Self-Care in a Busy World Between juggling careers, managing households, nurturing relationships, and keeping up with endless to-do lists, many women find themselves stretched thin.  The modern woman is expected to wear multiple hats, often putting the needs of others before her own. In the midst of life’s chaos, self-care isn’t a luxury—it’s a … Read more

drumming

Health Benefits of Drumming Can’t Be Beaten

Drumming is another favorite musical pastime of mine. I think the beauty of drumming is that you don’t have to have much musical ability (I don’t!), just a simple ability to keep a beat and to follow along with others if you’re in a group and you can learn very quickly. I owe my love … Read more

De-Cluttering What Not To Do

De-Cluttering: What Not To Do

I haven’t always been a de-cluttering maven. In fact, I’m probably not much of a maven at all. The best laid plans of mice and men … and women. There is still clutter in my house and probably always will be. But I think I really cut my teeth on de-cluttering over the three years … Read more

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How to Keep Your Brain Sharp: Cognitive Health Tips for Midlife Women

Embracing Cognitive Health in Midlife As we journey through midlife and beyond, our bodies and minds undergo significant changes. For women, this period can bring unique challenges, including hormonal shifts, increased stress, and shifting life priorities.  Amid these transitions, one vital aspect of well-being often overlooked is cognitive health—the ability to think clearly, remember effectively, … Read more