Jan 31, 2019 | Stress Relief
As a frequent flyer, I get to observe the behaviors of other flyers on a consistent basis. It’s a fascinating experience and can either restore one’s faith in humanity or have you consider living in the woods with your favorite pet. Here’s the interesting aspect of...
Jul 5, 2018 | Stress Relief |
When I was a kid, summers were truly the best part of the year. It was mostly unstructured time to hang out with friends at a pool, be lazy and bored, and annoy my parents. I was great at it. My parents’ lives seemed to slow down a bit with a short vacation or my dad...
Jun 7, 2018 | Stress Relief |
It was the Friday before my youngest child’s senior prom. He and his girlfriend were so excited about the weekend. The weather forecast was excellent after a pretty awful Chicago winter. My oldest son had just successfully defended his master’s dissertation and we...
Dec 8, 2017 | Stress Relief
A few weeks ago, my husband called to tell me that he had the stomach flu. I was out of town and I think I kindly said, “As soon as you feel better, can you disinfect the house?” He actually did do that! I got home after the sickness-tsunami with my son saying to me,...
Sep 14, 2017 | Stress Relief
Since I was a young girl, I have truly lived for the summer. I’m a life-long Chicagoan and summers are hard won around here. The beautiful weather, the green surroundings, and the shedding of layers as we Chicagoans leave our caves to enjoy the world is a long awaited...
Jun 22, 2017 | Stress Relief
So many of the women I know tell me they are looking for more balance in their lives. They feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and scattered in a million directions. Most of them feel as if they aren’t doing a good job either at home or at work, and thus are always feeling...
