The Midday Crash You know how this is… Your day is moving along fine. You’re getting things done, feeling like you have a handle on things and then suddenly–it hits. The irritability.The slight shakiness.The sudden, desperate need for a sugary latte and a nap. We’ve all been there… But when I hit midlife, I began... Continue Reading →

Years ago, I never gave much thought to sleep. I could fall asleep without much trouble…stay asleep, then wake up feeling bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. That's how sleep works, right? Not much to think about… Then everything started to get a little more complicated. I rarely have trouble falling asleep–but staying asleep became an issue. Some... Continue Reading →

Mornings… There are two kinds of people in this world: the "early birds" and people like me—the ones who wake up at the last possible second, scrambling to get out the door on time. For most of my life, I just accepted that as who I am. But one day, I realized my mornings started... Continue Reading →

Midlife has a way of sneaking up on you… and then one day, your brain fog clears enough to realize that your body and your mind don't feel like they're working the way they used to. At least, that’s how it happened for me. I used to handle stress and emotions better.I slept easily, and... Continue Reading →