Dealing with emotional fallout can be difficult, no matter your situation. Grief is one of those things that can be hard to understand — and overwhelming to deal with. As you consider grief, whether it’s your own or whether someone close to you is experiencing grief, here are 5 things you need to understand: 1.… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Health
Why It’s So Difficult to “Spring Forward” — And What You Can Do About It
Like many of my fellow Americans, I hate the switch to daylight savings time. The day we “spring forward” is difficult for many of us, since it results in losing an hour of sleep. But it’s not just about losing an hour of sleep. Daylight savings time also messes with your circadian rhythm. Light and… Continue Reading
Dealing With a Return to Work After Maternity Leave
One of the issues that many women face after having a child is the return to work after maternity leave. Preparing financially for maternity leave is often the easy part. The hard part is figuring out how to navigate your workplace after you return from maternity leave. Challenges Facing Women on the Return to the Workforce… Continue Reading
How to Teach Your Kids to Eat a Varied Diet
“How do you get your son to eat that?” That’s something I’ve heard a lot in the last 12 years. Whether it’s Indian food, vegetables, or whatever else he’s eating, many of my fellow parents are amazed that my son almost never raises a fuss about his food, and he usually cleans his plate. So,… Continue Reading
Body Weight Exercises that Build Strength without Equipment
Sometimes I think we get too fancy with our fitness routine. We try complicated exercises and buy expensive equipment. We get into programs designed to provide specific results. This is especially true when it comes to strength training. What I’ve noticed, as I’ve focused more on my health in recent months, is that it’s rarely necessary… Continue Reading
Don’t Know Why You’re Sad? 5 Reasons You Might Be Feeling Down
I had an unusual experience the other day. I felt sad — and I had no idea why. I’ve been regularly exercising, eating (mostly) healthy, and I’ve enjoyed some time with friends. So why do I sometimes feel sad, and unable to kick the feeling? I’m pretty sure depression isn’t the issue for me, so… Continue Reading