February 5, 2016
"Action is the foundational key to all success." ~ Pablo Picasso
We all feel stuck sometimes when our hopes and plans get muddled up with self-doubt and perfectionism, plus a multitude of daily distractions, impeding us from moving forward in life an...
January 21, 2016
I admit it. There have been times when I’ve browsed other people’s Facebook profiles and thought my own life didn't even begin to be as exciting as theirs. With all the fun photographs, interesting locations and exuberant status updates, it can make...
December 31, 2015
As the year draws to a close, I often find myself reflecting on the events of the year, assessing whether I used my year well. Did I meet my goals? Could I have achieved more? How can I do better in 2016? For me, thinking in this way is hard to resis...
November 19, 2015
Everyday starts the same way… you roll out of bed, shower, get dressed, drink your coffee and then go about your day. It’s so routine that you sail through it without ever needing to thinking about it! On the surface, there doesn’t seem to be much wr...
September 23, 2015
Humans have a knack for maintaining the same old patterns that weigh us down and prevent us from really experiencing authentic happiness and contentment in life. Yet, if you really want to move forward and really thrive, it is likely that you have to...
August 19, 2015
When I first received a diagnosis of Crohn’s Disease, I felt ashamed that I had not taken better care of myself sooner. It’s not like the warning signs that something terrible was going on with my body weren’t there! Yet, I’ve always had the ability...
July 29, 2015
Modern society has created an environment that is not optimal for humans to live and thrive. Work more, sleep less, eat on the go, and fuel all this with copious amounts of caffeine! In light of all this, it is not surprising that people these days a...
July 15, 2015
For many people, an exercise routine is one of the most challenging healthy habits to establish and maintain. Along with eating healthful, nutritious foods, getting enough sleep and managing stress, exercise is one of the most important lifestyle cha...
June 24, 2015
A lot of things can go wrong when you are trying to form a new habit. It might be that you’re jumping in headlong without a plan, you don’t have adequate support or public accountability. But, the number one thing to go wrong that is will guarantee t...
Hi, I'm Melissa, a Board Certifed Wellness Coach, blogger, real food enthusiast, cult movie geek, cat lover and anglophile! Through a paleo diet and healing lifestyle, I have experienced remarkable recovery from autoimmune disease. As such, I am a wholehearted believer that real change is possible and that radiant health and wellbeing is within reach! Click here to read more.
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