How can you prevent feeling wiped out during the holidays? Do less and enjoy more. Rather than trying to do it all, do what’s most valuable and meaningful to you and your family.
When we leaf through the glossy magazine spreads of homes decked out for the holidays, it’s easy to feel the pressure to compete. [...]
With only about a month before Christmas, it’s a good time to start sharing my favourite tips, designed to ease your stress and increase your enjoyment through the holiday season. This is the first in a series of four.Â
Have you ever attended a social engagement out of obligation, only to regret it later? Or have [...]
I was having lunch with my friend Christine Cushing last week, and she gave me a copy of her book, Fearless in the Kitchen (also the name of her new TV show). As I was riding the train home, I noticed an ad for Taylor Swift’s new CD, Fearless. That night, I watched an episode [...]
When I was in junior high school I remember learning how to make chocolate pudding in home-ec class. Later that day, I was excited to make it at home for my parents. I measured out all the ingredients, then mixed and poured them into the pot. I was stirring the pudding on the stove, waiting [...]
The other day, I was having a conversation with my wise friend Sue and she said to me that holding on to negative emotions is like having a clog in your drain; the water still flows but not as freely as it would if the clog was cleared. But if we ignore the clog, more serious problems can occur [...]