Thoughts & Experiences

  • Pandemic Fatigue

    As this very tough year comes to an end and the holiday season is upon us, the already existing desire to spend time with family and friends in per...
  • It’s Okay to Stay Still

    As the end of 2020 approaches and we reflect on the year, some things have stuck out to me up to this point, one major concept is hope. This ye...
  • Feeling MELancholy

      Wow, hello December. I wasn’t ready for you to come this soon. I have found myself overwhelmed with the changes and life’s motions ha...
  • The Art of Farewells and Reconnecting: 8 Ways To Make It Easier To Say Goodbye and Reconnect

    "Are you excited?” My husband asked me on the way to the airport. “You know,” I said, “it's always such mixed emotions.” I'm excited to go home, ...
  • Seasons Grievings

    What season are we even in? Emotionally, it is hard to keep track of everything we are feeling. The days seem darker and the time seems longer, we ...
  • Managing Anxiety for The Holidays During The Time of COVID

    The sooner you realize that pacifying the family conflict during the holidays is not your job- the better your experience for the holidays will b...
  • 3 Tips to Help You Deal with Isolation Around the Holidays

    We all know the holidays can be a difficult time, especially regarding the current circumstances of COVID-19.   During the last few months, I’ve b...
  • Reframing ADHD

    Often times attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, has a negative connotation to it. So, what is ADHD? ADHD is commonly kn...
  • Mental Health in the Latinx Community and Hispanic Heritage Month

    It is very common for Hispanic Families to talk about the “American Dream”, striving to get a higher education, the importance of hard work, the in...
  • Long Live The King

    As I mourn the life and legacy of a man who played roles that inspired many, I am reminded of the importance of loving people now before its too ...
  • Connecting with Ourselves While Re-Connecting with Our Ancestors

    Have you ever wondered who your ancestors were? Or where your lineage came from? What their beliefs, native language, and culture was like? Well,...
  • Free up Space, Free your mind

    For some of us, a casualty of this global pandemic has been more time in our homes. With that said, we may find that there is some extra time to ...