Blog — Personal Growth
Create “happy” in your life!
Over the last few years, I’ve experienced more than my share of ups and downs. I’ve been on top of the world one moment, only to get kicked in the teeth the next. I’ve had days when I couldn’t wai...
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Six Ways to Make a Guy Feel Extra-Special on Father’s Day
Right now, dads all over America are unwrapping Father’s Day presents—from toddlers’ finger-painted pictures to gift cards and golf clubs. (Not to mention thousands and thousands of “World’s Greate...
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My Ten Favorite Kitchen Hacks
I’m delighted that my Bone Broth Diet is getting lots of people who are part of the “take-out” generation to venture into the kitchen. It makes me happy that they’re discovering how good real food ...
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How to Make Today Your Favorite Day
Some days are just awesome. Everything goes right. The traffic is light. People compliment your new hairstyle. Your boss gives you a raise. And you think to yourself, “Days like this don’t grow on...
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Welcome to June—and my Month of Favorite Things!
When you live in the northeastern U.S., like I do, you really appreciate the arrival of warm weather. Believe me… a summer swim at the beach beats shoveling snow in January any day! That’s why June...
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Five Ways to Rediscover Yourself
It’s easy to define yourself with labels: Mom. Dad. Breadwinner. PTA member. Soccer coach. But how well do you really know yourself? When I think about this question, I’m reminded of the movie ...
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Seven Ways to Stop Over-Committing Yourself
If you know me, you know that one of my mantras is strategize your yesses. That’s because the stress that results from over-committing causes you to overeat, makes you miserable, and even ages you ...
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Five Ways to Celebrate Yourself on Mother’s Day
There are lots of Mother’s Day gifts I’ll remember forever. Hand-made cards. Breakfasts in bed. Flowers. But this week, I got the best gift ever. My younger son wrote me this note: “My mom i...
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Seven Ways to Say “I Love You, Mom”
Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and you know what that means: You need to find the perfect gift. It doesn’t need to be fancy, and it doesn’t need to be expensive, but it needs to say “I lo...
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