Now I’m sure most of us don’t write “Dear Diary,” in our favorite striped notebook every night. But maybe we should. Journaling can be an effective tool to chronicle our experiences and express our emotions. We can understand our thoughts, worries, and dreams much better when they are laid out on paper in front of […]

Real, raw, and SIMPLE vulnerability. Vulnerability without having to look fear in the eyes, or jump off a cliff or admit your love for someone. Let’s begin with “dress rehearsing tragedy”. Like looking at your child with so much love and tenderness but imagining them dying or watching your partner show love but jumping right […]

While many might think Nebraska is just known for its corn and football team and Omaha is just known for the College World Series and the Henry Doorly Zoo, many neglect to see the many opportunities waiting in the heart of the Midwest. Omaha has a thriving downtown area, beautiful museums, and wonderful entertainment options. […]

When we live by the urgent, we miss the important. And the important things tend to be the little things, like your son’s home run or a co-workers birthday. When we are constantly living in a state of emergency our bodies and brains tend to skip over what it thinks or picks up as not […]

You’ve heard it from your mom, dad, grandma, teacher, best friend’s dog, and everyone else. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Yet The Huffpost found that 31 million americans, roughly 10 percent of the population, skip breakfast each morning. Many people claim that they are too busy, or they just aren’t ‘hungry’ […]

Ding-da ding-ding-ding! There is the happy, cheerful sound of the ice cream man’s truck, rolling down the street in front of you house. You can almost taste the artificially-colored and sugary popsicle you’ve been dying to have. But deep within yourself, you know that this is not a smart choice and that you’ll probably regret […]

During the summer, we most likely have more time than usual to sit down and have a nice meal with the people we love. A meal can be much more meaningful and delicious when cooked homemade. Sometimes taking time to put love and care into our food can make the dining experience much more enjoyable. […]

With temperatures rising into the blazing 100s, drinking copious amounts of water is becoming more pertinent. Many don’t fully understand the importance of remaining hydrated everyday. Along with preventing heat stroke and overall exhaustion, drinking fluids also performs other important functions. Drinking more water helps your body digest food faster, speeding up your metabolism. After […]

Social media is composed of very intricate and intelligent things. Using it, allows us to connect with others in way that have never existed before. Posting pictures or tweeting can provide us with a sense of enjoyment we’ve never quite felt before, as well as allow us to stay connected with people we don’t get […]

Have you ever had the feeling when your stomach is relatively full? But then someone at the dinner table brings out a chocolate cake and you just have to have a slice. And while that sweetness tastes so good going down, the feeling later is less than nirvana. We’ve all been there and sometimes it […]