by Dr Aletta | Mar 26, 2012 | Self-Esteem
Lately I’ve been all about clearing out the clutter in my head. It was weighing me down and spinning me side-ways! Getting reconnected with mindfulness meditation and stepping up my exercise routine have been crucial steps to handle my over-the-top prednisone...
by Dr Aletta | Mar 23, 2012 | Life Candy, Self-Esteem
Warning: This is an unabashed FEEL GOOD post! Gratitude! Research supports the notion that taking the time to be grateful, by writing in a journal, through meditation or prayer, improves mood, and enhances resiliency. But what about those times when we are so low we...
by Dr Aletta | Mar 11, 2012 | Family Matters
They are called boomerang kids. Just when we are beginning to enjoy the empty nest instead of dreading the silence, there is a knock at the door. Many factors contribute to the reasons why adult kids come back to their parental homestead after being away for a while....
by Dr Aletta | Mar 7, 2012 | Inspiration, Relationships, Self-Esteem
My mother passed away over ten years ago. Unbelievable! Her colorful, bring-it-on spirit continues to inspire me. But she wasn’t the only role model close by while I was growing up. There was a whole tribe of amazing women. They all had one thing in common. They...