The one thing my husband taught me about dressing up every single day
I never thought I’d say this, let alone write it. But my husband of late has been the more fashionable one of us two. As most of the world (including us) has been working from home. One thing my husband has been doing consistently for over a year now…
How to stay active when going out is not an option
As I write this, France is officially in its third lockdown. With the change of season, I was looking forward to working out outside and in parks more. But given the new restrictions it all seems a little impossible for now. Which is why I have had to get…
How to stay motivated when working or studying
As a serial procrastinator. I can tell you first hand that when it comes to staying focused or on track, I find it difficult. With so many moving parts in my day from taking care of my daughter, to cleaning the house, cooking, doing laundry and so much more….
3 health benefits of drinking hot water
Growing up I was accustomed to drinking hot water, especially at night after dinner. This was a custom that my mother taught me and my siblings while we were young. This was in addition to regular water intake. To this day, my mother likes to still remind us to…
How ditching the scale can change your view of your health
We’ve all been there. Somehow somewhere you find yourself in a bathroom standing on a scale feeling like your world is imploding. Despite what you may actually look and feel like. Standing on a scale and measuring your weight is one of those things many of us (especially us…
3 changes in my menstrual cycle after having a baby
Giving birth has many unexpected twists and turns. Some known and some unknown. One of the biggest surprises for me after giving birth was how much my menstrual cycle changed. For starters I did not get my period for several months after giving birth. When I spoke to my…
Bite Size: How to deal with disappointment
We all deal with disappointment of all kinds every single day of our lives. From disappointing loved ones. To general disappointments in work and life. And as someone who has dealt with her fair share of disappointments, I can tell you now that being faced with disappointment can make…