The highest achievers don’t always shoot for the moon. Sometimes they shoot for the stars and that is OK. Having a moderate goal is not always a bad idea. We need goals that are not to high and not to low, and that can be tricky. For example, if your child is reading a…
Every fall, usually sometime in October, I treat myself to a house cleaner. I know that I will soon be shutting the windows and doors for the long winter months. I also know, all summer I have had the windows and doors open as much as possible. That being said, my house gets an extra…
Research shows that faking calmness when you are over anxious can actually calm you. So the next time your anxiety is over the roof, simply pretend that you are calm and relaxed by taking slow deep breaths and lowering your voice when you talk. Within five minutes your mind and body should be calmer. I…
Is it a coincidence that my friend Nancy, a police officer wounded in the line of duty, picks a key out of a large bucket with the word HEART on it? I think not! She was awarded a Purple Heart for her bravery. Nancy has a strong heart, a tender heart, a good…
Now, that is what I call a relaxing field of Lavender in Sequim, Washington! We know the scent of lavender is calming and can even help you sleep. But, did you know that lavender is known to to help with digestion? People in France are known to add lavender to desserts, baked goods and even ice…
