Anyone else have a case of the Summer Blues? The weather is just starting to be amazing and I’m over here being all… Why? I’m not exactly sure. If you’re new to Just Live Mindfully, you may not know that I have Seasonal Affective Disorder. It usually affects me inContinue Reading

Do you have a pet? I didn’t all growing up. I was allergic to cats, dogs, birds and pretty much everything under the sun. The only pet I could have was fish and my parents never let my sister and I get one because they said it was “too muchContinue Reading

Is self-care really that expensive?  The answer to this question is different for everyone. You do have to be mindful about how you practice self-care because it can get expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. Let me give you an example of how it can get expensive. Sally decides she isContinue Reading

We’re in the midst of the holidays and I don’t know about you, but I’m starting to feel it.  The stress, anxiety and pressure.  A lot of us feel these things during the holidays. You might be feeling it too.  As you get closer to the end of the year,Continue Reading

Today, I stayed in my pajamas.  All day.  Yup! All. . .freakin’…day! And I’m totally cool with it.  Why?  Because I was able to get a TON of stuff done. I had a healthy breakfast.  I researched a topic for a few talks I have coming up.  I watched theContinue Reading

Wow!  What a crazy week! I honestly don’t think my emotions can’t handle anymore.  It all exploded after my workout tonight. This is what I looked like.  I totally broke down.  I’m was done.  Exhausted – mentally,  physically and emotionally. First, I’ve got a TON going on!  I have aContinue Reading

Have you ever felt lost?  I know I have.   Lately I’ve been looking at my life and realizing how crazy things are.  Despite how busy I feel, I’ve been feeling very alone lately.  Let me explain. I grew up surrounded by people, and always seemed to have a lotContinue Reading

Do you get asked this question? It could pertain to anything.  And I think this question comes up for kids more than adults.  When it comes to sports or homework or chores around the house.  But for me, it comes up in a completely different way. I get asked thisContinue Reading