This past week felt like Fall with the downpour rain, leaves piling on the streets, and Halloween decorations on display. I opted for a chunky sweater, a cozy blanket, a cup of team, pumpkin-related treats, and a lazy day on the couch. I call this self-care (and I loved every second of it).   Although […]

I think the year 2020 will go down in modern history as the most unprecedented year to date: a pandemic, economic crisis, election year…oh yeah, and the murder hornets.    There was a lot to process.    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stated there was an increase in depression symptoms between April […]

Many of us have been using this time to reflect on our current lives: our loved ones, jobs, health, and much more. I now work from home. And at first, the introvert in me was ecstatic. Then working from home went from days to weeks to months, and now there is the uncertainty of when […]

How do you start your day? My morning routine use to consist of turning off my alarm, grabbing my phone to catch up on email, news, and social media. There was this constant feeling that I needed to catch up on everything, which increased my stress levels before I got out of bed.   I […]

Smoothies are an easy and portable meal to make when in a time crunch. It also ensures that I am getting a balanced meal with health benefits. Of course, it all depends on the ingredients used to ensure the smoothie is packed with vegetables, fruits, and seeds.    I like making my own smoothies, so […]

I’m a bit of a data junkie. So when I went back to school, I was excited to dive into the research. But I’ll be honest, reading scientific articles can get a bit dry and I had to look up many of the medical terms. Seriously. I often found myself reading the same paragraph 5 […]