How to Shut Down a Bad Mood

Someone said to me recently, “Dara, you’re always so happy. Aren’t you ever in a bad mood?” “I have you fooled,” I responded, “Of course, I get into bad moods. I get grumpy and tired just like everyone else.” Just ask my kids and my husband if I’m ever in a bad mood. They’ll be thrilled…

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The Secret To Old Age

Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a secret to old age? A secret to making it past the age of ninety and living a long and healthy life? At a restaurant recently, and older woman walked in with her friend. When she entered the small restaurant, she started waving and saying “hi” to everyone…

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Feeling Down After the Holiday Season

If you’re feeling a little down after the holiday season, don’t worry, you aren’t alone. In fact, the post-holiday blues are actually fairly common. As people head back to work in January and settle back into “normal” daily life, melancholy feelings can come up. There are a variety of reasons that can trigger this. Sadness…

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3 Ways To Get What You Want This Year

I absolutely adore the month of January. Maybe, it’s because I love a new beginning. The thought of getting a fresh start and having a clean slate excites me. It’s an opportunity to start a new beginning, release what isn’t working, and intentionally make space for new endeavors. Even though I love my life, I recognize…

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21 Days of Thankfulness

When the calendar moves from October to November, I automatically shift into gratitude mode. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because I love what it stands for: taking the time to count your blessings. In this season of giving thanks, we have a super fun and meaningful way you can lean in and let the people…

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3 Ways to Manage Fear During the Coronavirus Pandemic

There’s a lot of uncertainty in the world right now, and many of us are feeling a heightened sense of fear because of the Coronavirus.  When we think about how much our lives have changed over the past few weeks, and pay attention to the news, the amount of fear many of us are feeling…

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When Bad Things Happen To Good People

It’s hard to understand why bad things happen to good people. Life is uncertain. We know that anything can happen to anyone at anytime. But, we don’t think about this unfortunate life reality. We don’t dwell on this fact because if we did, we wouldn’t get out of bed in the morning. We would be…

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Surviving the College Drop-Off

Even though my daughter is going to be a Sophomore, and we survived taking her to college for her first year, the college drop-off is still hard. Here are several ways to help make it a little more bearable.

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To All Forty Something Women

You can be forty and fabulous. It’s soon to be my forty-eighth birthday, and several people have  asked me if I’m sad about getting older. Am I sad? Not at all. “Do you wish you were younger?” someone asked me recently. “Are you kidding?” I said, looking at them like they were crazy, “There isn’t…

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Missing Your Mom on Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is a beautiful time to honor and celebrate your Mother. While it is a wonderful opportunity to make your Mom feel special, it can be a hard day if your Mom has passed away. It’s a reminder of the loss you feel and carry with you everyday. This is the twentieth year I…

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