The Importance of Receiving—Not Just Giving

This time of year is known as a season of giving for many. Although my family is Jewish, this season is still a time of family, love, connection, and service in our community. It fits very nicely with our Jewish tradition of Tikkun Olam, repairing the world. Giving is an important part of a well-lived […]

Every Thanksgiving Should Feel Like Home

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year. Most people have a favorite holiday. I’m sure that for many, it’s Christmas. For my sister, Halloween is her favorite holiday. She loves everything about Halloween. She decorates her house spectacularly and dresses up in crazy amazing outfits every year. She loves it so much she’s passed […]

Experience The Healing Power of Gratitude

I’ve always loved this time of year when we focus a little more on gratitude and a little less on things that aren’t as important. To me, gratitude isn’t just for November, it should be something we are doing all year long. Each night I review what I’m grateful for, and this has made such […]

The Challenges of Living Life with Insomnia

If you struggle with insomnia, you’re not alone. According to the American Sleep Association, close to 70 million Americans suffer from a sleep disorder. And 30-50% of adults experience short-term insomnia, the most common sleep disorder. Chronic insomnia disorder, which leads to distress and impairment in accomplishing everyday activities, affects 10-15% of the population. While […]

How to Have a Good Day Every Day

Everyone wants to have a good day. But very few actually know that they are the key to making it happen for themselves. As I look around at the world and its people, I see a lot of sadness, a lot of fear, and a lot of uncertainty about the future. But being the optimist […]

Gratitude Isn’t Just For Thanksgiving—It’s a Mindset

Gratitude is what Thanksgiving is known for—gratitude for family, for friends, for good food, and for holiday celebrations. This year, 2021, marks 600 years since the first Thanksgiving in 1621. But our world is much different from the world where Thanksgiving first began. Gratitude is more important than ever. For me, gratitude is being able […]

7 Simple Ways to Love Yourself Better

Love yourself—just two simple words but they pack so much meaning. For some, learning to love yourself may be easy. For others, it may be one of the hardest things you have ever tried to do. After all, we know more about who we are than anyone else. We know our weaknesses, our bad habits, […]