I was under the impression that boundaries meant one or two things; separating myself from the people that can negatively influence me and avoiding toxic environments.

In this blog, I share my journey in discovering self-boundaries rather than boundaries involving other people or environments, which helps make my struggles more manageable.

Keeping a gratitude journal and practice has helped me maintain a joyful spirit despite challenging situations and toxic people in my environment.

This blog is about stacking conditions under your favor with a practice that can be difficult initially and then automated by the end of the season.

“Wh-hat is a week-end?” Asked The Dowager Countess from Downton Abbey when Michael mentioned that he could help run the estate because he had plenty of time during the weekend.

This Blog is about adding SPARK, which gives you energy and joy and lights up your soul during your weekends without feeling guilty about your family, business, or career.

Have you ever gotten upset when your lifestyle is unaligned with your dreams? Is it frustrating that your schedule evolves more around work and the kids?

In this blog, I get to share the benefits of living by our values and how we can apply them one day at a time, even for 15 minutes or less.

I have intensely disliked going to the gym for decades! And in late November 2022, I joined the gym next door to my condo, which led to an unexpected journey!

This blog is about how I have changed my fears of working so hard and experiencing disappointment, pain, and, worst of all, no results. And how I'm updating and upgrading my mindset!

And by ultimate, I mean the ideal present you can gift a loved one because you care about your connection and friendship with them. This blog is about the gift that keeps on giving that is unique and special for them this holiday or birthday.

n part 1, we started exploring finding joy by taking a short walk or detour nearby your home, and part 2 was at home, your mind. Today is about exploring an activity you love.

This blog is part 3 of a 3-part series on the exploration and adventure of Finding Joy. This exploration is a hands-on application to our quest for daily joy.

In part 1, we started exploring finding joy by taking a short walk and/or detour nearby your home. Today’s invitation is at your home! This blog is part 2 of a 3-part series on the exploration and adventure of Finding Joy. This exploration is a hands-on application to our quest for daily joy.

Do you have a cool hat and some glasses at hand? It may get hot or cold, and it’s also time for some new prescriptions for our glasses on Finding Joy. This blog is in a 3-part series on the exploration and adventure of Finding Joy. This exploration is a hands-on application to finding joy.

Spas are where Jimmy and I like to have our finance meetings, and they can get heated; therefore, we get to cool off with the benefits of attending a spa. This blog is about the benefits of getting into a monthly/bi-monthly ritual of visiting a spa with a loved one.

“Hey! I can dance!” were the thoughts rushing through my head as I was feeling so proud to take a dance class at Broadway Dance Studio in Manhattan. “I’m doing it, in my late 20’s! Here I am taking a risk to sign up for a class, and I’m on point!” Then the instructor said, “alright! it’s time for solo freestyle across the dance studio!” I froze…This blog is about the ways I am growing and evolving in opening myself up to myself first, and then to the world.

There was a time when I wanted to change the world! I mean I still want to impact the world, however, trying to change the youth (and adults!) is for sure an uphill battle. It’s already hard enough to change my bad patterns and improve myself. Besides who likes a nagger or someone preaching to you all the time? Not I. And nag I have and can, ask my husband!

Self-reflection has been the best productivity tip I have applied because it encourages me to stop and reassess, instead of doing things for the sake of doing them. I get to BE!

Why is self care important? Simply, because you matter. Your contribution to humanity is unique, your gifts/strengths play an important role.