It happens to me every winter. My head and body feel like they belong to someone else; somewhere else. Call it a bad case of SAD. The winter just does a number on me, leaving me feeling depleted and depressed. I walk around in a fog, unsure of what I'm thinking and where I'm heading. But I fight it, knowing that all good things must come to an end. Here's something I know for sure: Spring is on … [Read more...] about What Do You Know For Sure?
Happiness
On Being a Mother
The other day, my first-born son had a birthday. Long ago (although now it doesnt seem all that long ago), when people warned me how fast it goes - how before I turn around, my baby will be all grown up (they grow up so fast! were the words I heard ad nauseum) - Id simply nod and politely smile, not believing that what they were saying could possibly have a shred of truth about it. I couldnt … [Read more...] about On Being a Mother
My Sunshine Award
It's always nice to be recognized. It couldn't have come at a better time. Winter is so not my cup of tea. There's nothing I like about it - not only does the cold cut right through my bones, but the lack of sunshine sends my mood plummeting to minus minus minus degrees. So receiving this Sunshine Award, passed from one blogger to another (thank you Lois Alter Mark, of Midlife at the … [Read more...] about My Sunshine Award
Why I Don’t Make New Year’s Resolutions
It's not because I don't have any resolutions to make. It's not because I am perfect. It's certainly not because I lack any self-criticism. And it's most definitely not because I can't be contemplative or even self-loathing at times. I'm all of the above - and more. But after years and years of observing my so-called new year's resolutions become scarcer and almost extinct, followed by years … [Read more...] about Why I Don’t Make New Year’s Resolutions
The Secret to Being Happy
How were your holidays? Hopefully full of fun and good cheer. But I know that's not the way for everyone. Some of it might be forced cheer. Maybe you're tired of putting on a happy face. Maybe happiness is just...overrated. Why try so hard? Click on over to my other blog on healthywomen.org, where I let you in on a secret. And please do me a special favor? Feel free to ignore my … [Read more...] about The Secret to Being Happy
A Smile for the Day
Holiday Hangover? Coming down from all the excitement can be tough. Here's something guaranteed to make you smile. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThQKtgBloUw … [Read more...] about A Smile for the Day