What is a REALationship?

In this piece, I am referring to intimate partnerships. After all, the term ‘relationship’ translates to how we relate, whether it be to other people, situations, environments, etc. We are essentially in relationship 24/7. Do you ever wonder why the divorce rate is so high? According to statistics, the divorce rate in America is over…

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How To Nourish Yourself With Vitamin L

If you’re in a relationship, here are some tools to keep the flame burning. Imagine your relationship is a living being. If you don’t tend to it with care… feed it, pay attention to it, play with it, it will not survive very long. At the very least, it will not grow. It will stay…

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Love Pudding

Why Being Selfish On Valentine’s Day Is Good For You A couple days ago, I was driving down Main Street in Santa Monica, California and I passed by a restaurant advertising a post-Valentine’s Day brunch. The gigantic sign outside the restaurant read, ‘Pajama Brunch For Broken Hearts. Unlimited Mimosas.’ I’m assuming this event is intended…

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Read this if you’re scared.

When I was struggling with an eating disorder, my logical mind knew damn well that if I ate more food I would feel better, both in my body and my mind. However, my need to control my surroundings seemed overwhelming and I was not able to let go of the gripping force of nervousness and…

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6 Ways To Indulge While Staying Healthy

Let’s face it… we are probably going to eat one more Christmas cookie or one extra piece of Hanukkah gelt than we normally would, but that’s OKAY. For years, I strived for ‘perfect health.’ One holiday season, I opted to stay home while my family congregated together to celebrate the season. I stayed home because…

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7 Ways To Manage SAD

It’s time to turn ‘sad’ into ‘happy’… Growing up, I lived in a climate that fully embodies all four seasons, and once mid-autumn made its grand appearance, I felt my entire being start to contract. Turning the clocks back not only made the days seem shorter but made my life seem less bright and sunny.…

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Food and Fashion

Do you ever wake up in the morning, open your closet and stand there for two hours and thirty seven minutes choosing what to wear? Yes, sometimes it takes us a bit of time to decide what we are feeling and where we are going and what clothing is appropriate, clean, comfortable, etc. for the…

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What Are You NOT Thankful For?

It’s easy to be thankful for the blessings in life. It’s simple to become aware of the abundance that surrounds us, whether in the form of a job we love, the love of friends and family, an intimate partnership, etc. This Thanksgiving, I encourage you to challenge yourself to consider offering gratitude to those areas…

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The Comparinspiration Conspiracy

Do you ever compare yourself to others? Do you take note of others’ success and wish it were your own? Despite your attempts to not compare, do you still find yourself looking to measure up to something or someone else? Perhaps that’s not you. Perhaps you do not compare yourself to others. Maybe you’re the…

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