Self-care has become a buzzword, but not all of the references are helpful—some can even be toxic. The truth is, self-care isn’t all about indulgence or fun. Much of it involves the hard, sometimes monotonous tasks we often try to avoid. It’s about routines, cleaning, and tackling the little things…

Do you ever feel like you’re spinning your wheels, getting nothing done? Or maybe your day starts with a million decisions, and you have no idea where to even begin? When life is full of tasks, routines can be a lifesaver. Doing the same things, in the same order, regularly,…

A friend recently asked me how much protein she should be eating. I was having a conversation with a coworker about macros and diet (not as a restriction, but as a personal choice). My friend wanted to make changes to improve her health, not necessarily lose weight. For me, my…

Today was a little different from my usual busy Tuesdays. My youngest had a follow-up appointment with a nephrologist. I didn’t expect anything out of the ordinary, but our usual doctor retired, and we had to see a new specialist. The appointment was at the children’s hospital, which is over…

Life has entered another busy season for me. Honestly, it feels like all the seasons are busy now. With the kids all in school, this marks the first time in 17 years that I haven’t had a child by my side all day. For nearly two decades, I’ve been a…

As we welcome the new year, everyone is busy making New Year’s resolutions. But here’s the thing: I don’t make resolutions. I set goals. And not just at the start of the year—I set goals throughout the year whenever I have something I want to achieve or a project I…

Is there something you’ve always wanted to do but can’t because of finances? Maybe it’s taking that dream vacation, buying a house, or switching careers. Perhaps it’s something simpler like having weekly drinks with friends or picking up a new hobby. Money controls so many aspects of our lives. It’s…

As Christmas approaches, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by extra activities, visits from family and friends, and the general chaos of the season. With so much to do, it’s hard to keep it all together. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to let the stress take over. By…

I’m going to be vulnerable for a moment. Depression and anxiety have become constant companions in my life. Honestly, I can barely remember a time when I didn’t live off adrenaline. And frankly, it’s not my ideal way of existing. I’m tired. Really tired. But it’s not the kind of…