Reading Time: 3 minutes I love my home. My home is a warm place where I can unapologetically fulfill my needs and foster new ideas for growth. And, as someone who is very into “wellness”, I can firmly say that: My home is the foundation of my well-being As a former concierge for the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, and
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Swapping Anxiety for Adrenaline
Reading Time: 3 minutes A few blog posts ago, I wrote about being lighthearted and carefree. Here, I am going to talk about how that relates to my struggle with anxiety and overcoming that by taking more risks. Letting Go For those of you who know me, you know that jet skiing on a random weekend isn’t
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5 Ways To Remain Lighthearted
Reading Time: 4 minutes There’s a lot of strife happening in our world. And if you are an empath like myself, it truly takes every ounce of effort not to allow the weight of the world to come crashing down. In my own life, I have found that the practice of being “lighthearted” is a type of spiritual
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New Year, Full Acceptance
Reading Time: 3 minutes What do I want this upcoming year? Well, of course, I want a sweet new year, who doesn’t? But if 2020 (and 5780 in the Jewish calendar) has taught me anything, it is: “If you want to make G-d laugh, tell Him about your plans” – Woody Allen So instead of making my list,
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Finding Mindfulness Through Shabbat
Reading Time: 2 minutes When was the last time you specifically dedicated a day to pause and be present in your life? A day completely free from the daily hustle, online distractions and work? And if so… is this practice constant? If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you’ve probably seen my frequent posts on Shabbat (the Jewish Sabbath
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Exiting Corporate America to Find Wellness
Reading Time: 4 minutes “Our truest life is when we are in dreams awake.” – Henry David Thoreau On this unique Labor Day weekend amidst a global pandemic, I am inspired to share my thoughts on labor and living: When people ask me what my current job is or where I work… usually I am met with confusion,
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So Long Teflon
Reading Time: 3 minutes We often place high importance on our diet, exercise and overall lifestyle. But have you ever thought about how your cookware is affecting your health? Many times, convenience and ease is the top reason most of us reach over to non-stick cookware, but unfortunately this cookware comes with a “sticky” price. If you currently cook
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Sunday Staples
Skip the Sunscreen this Summer
Reading Time: 6 minutes “Vitamin D may be the most under-appreciated and misunderstood anti-aging secret” – Michael F. Holick, Ph.D., M.D What if I told you that there is an anti-aging vitamin that can help you prevent Cancer, Osteoporosis, Heart Disease, Depression, Diabetes, Arthritis, Psoriasis and Fibromyalgia? Would you take it? And, at what cost? What if I told you
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Don’t be a Solar-Phobe
Reading Time: 8 minutes Sensible sun exposure is necessary for your health Summer is finally here and its time to embrace the sun! The first step is learning how to navigate the many misconceptions surrounding sun exposure. “The sun causes skin cancer!” “Don’t expose yourself to its harmful rays”, blurts the uninformed. This baseless fear has probably convinced