Sheer Balance

Being a parent is challenging enough, but being a single mom or dad can make it much more stressful. If we don’t properly manage our stress, we can become less effective as a parent, but also in life. In order to enjoy being a single mom or father, here are a few tips to reduce [...]

Feeling a little stressed? It is no wonder, we are going through some stressful times these days. The good news is that we can manage this. Research has shown that consuming certain vitamins and minerals found in certain stress reducing foods are key to our ability to reduce tension. So next time you feel [...]

Most of us, at one time or another, will worry.  Whether we worry about something minor, such as meeting a deadline, or we worry about something more life-changing, such as finding a job so that we can pay our bills, worry is part of every day life.  For the most part, a certain level of [...]

Our bodies are naturally wired to crave sugar…both for mental reasons and for physical reasons.  Physically, our cravings come from a deep ancestral need for micro-nutrients, which are found in fruits.  When we crave sugar, we are actually craving the nutrients that are found in fruit.  The mental craving comes from the serotonin – a [...]

Stress is an inevitable part of life…and it comes in many forms.  We experience stress physically, mentally and even, environmentally.  And although some stress in life is normal, too much of it in our lives can take a tremendous toll on our health and well-being.  Specifically, stress causes an increase in the release of adrenaline [...]

Holiday season is in full gear.   As beautiful and magical as the holiday season ought to be, however, it is often tainted with, none other than, stress.  We are shopping…we are wrapping…we are entertaining…we are getting entertained…we are dealing with increased traffic…we are mingling with family…we are traveling…we are braving the elements…phew…and I’ve just [...]

People tend to focus on nutrition and dieting when they want to be healthy, but eating well is only one part of the equation.  Healthy living encompasses many aspects of life and addressing all of them is what makes you healthy and balanced.  Incorporating small, yet effective changes can make a big impact. Add one [...]

Stress is a common thing.  We all experience it from time to time but unfortunately some of us have stress as an every day, every minute occurrence.  Given how technology never allows us to truly shut down, the economy having most of us worried about our futures (or at least our kids’ futures), and having [...]

When we work hard for something and finally achieve it, it is wonderful to celebrate and reward our accomplishments. Whether the achievement is big or small, rewarding ourselves allows us to acknowledge our effort, while giving ourselves permission to bask in our own glory.

How we celebrate our accomplishments can be just as much fun as the accomplishment itself. Here are some creative ways to let loose, have fun and give yourself a…

Not long ago, I wrote about how important ‘alone time‘ is in life and all the benefits it provides.  Most of us agree, that for those of us who really enjoy our alone time, we often don’t get enough.  And when we do get it,  we are often left not knowing what to do with [...]