Happiness is found in the present moment. Rather than waiting for something to happen in order to be happy, it’s important to be thankful for what we already have. I wrote this in one of my earlier blog posts entitled, “Be Thankful, Be Happy.” That was over a year ago, and I’d like to revisit gratitude in this blog post.
Pausing takes practice. It’s not something that comes naturally or easily for me, especially when I allow my emotions to take over.
Rest is an essential self-care practice with many benefits. It refreshes and restores our energy, helps us recover, and can improve our overall well-being. Yet, why did I feel conflicted about taking a sick day when I wasn’t feeling well last week?
Having lived in Georgia for a little over a decade, I return to visit my “second home” when I can. My most recent trip to Atlanta was so much fun. I flew in from New York on a Thursday night and my fiance, Alex drove down from Cincy on Saturday.