Category Archives: Wellness
I am forever beating the drum about how our dreams help us to improve every area of our lives, especially the relationship area. Below is a recent example of this. A single mom had been struggling with a relationship for quite some time; she was unsure if she should continue to give it effort or not... and then she had this dream:
Dear Lauri,
I dreamed I was walking and bare foot. Then a clear white spider jumped on me and bit the bottom of my foot. I tried to peel it off of me only to have it jump and bite my hand. I had to peel it off my right pointer finger like Velcro. – Jessica 35, Aurora, CO
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It's almost 2015! That sounds so crazy to me. It’s like we’re all living in the future, right? I remember when 1984 seemed like the future! Honestly, thought we’d all be half cyborg by now. Anyway, the start of a new year means a fresh start. And a lot of people like to do that with a new look. Recently, I’ve been really into mini-makeovers. I change my look with really small tweaks to my normal routine. Fashion and beauty have been the easiest routines to change that makes a big difference in how I look and feel. I get a lot of inspiration from YouTube vloggers. So, I thought I’d share some of my favorite YouTubers you can watch to get some inspiration for your new 2015 look.
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A temperatures nationwide are dropping, most of us are fighting the urge to hibernate on the couch with Netflix and pizza. Our inner monologue goes a little something like this: We'll work out after the holidays, it's simply too cold to go outside, nobody will notice if our bodies aren't as tight as they were in the spring--thanks, leggings and over-sized sweaters!
There is one glaring problem with that kind of mentality. You'll know. You'll know that you're putting your health on hold for the holidays, and you'll definitely know when your skinny jeans are a bit too skinny. It doesn't feel good to let yourself go, even just for a season. Not feeling your best can take a serious toll on your confidence, which can have a direct effect on your dating success, more than your pants size ever could.
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So you've met someone at a summer BBQ, or on a girl's trip to the beach, or somewhere equally as summer-esque, and things went well. You're hoping that this summer fling of yours will last well into September, into the romantic season of changing leaves, fantasy football (heh) and chilly temps perfect for cuddling...but will it? Here is how to determine if your summer fling will make it to the fall-and beyond.
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The end of a relationship is never easy, especially when you are the one on the "dumpee" end of the stick. It's normal to fall down a slight shame spiral, wondering what you did wrong and why nobody loves you and probably never will. While it's okay to indulge in a 48 hour Netflix, Pinkberry and self pity binge, when you come out the other side you might find that are actually much better off. Sometimes being dumped can actually make you better, so next time you see your ex, tell him thank-you. It will really freak him out.
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When I first read about Robin William’s suicide, I immediately thought of the suicides in my family… not even a year has passed since the most recent one. Depression can take even the best of us down. It is not to be taken lightly. It is a monster, a big, powerful, unrelenting monster. Depression will come and go. It is rarely a constant in the life of one who suffers from it so it is important to manage it as best you can, stay one step ahead of it if possible.
