If your brain is still on at bedtime, falling asleep can feel like an entire project.
You’re tired… but wired.
Thoughts keep looping, the house is finally quiet, and instead of drifting off, your mind decides now is the perfect time to replay the day or plan tomorrow.
You’re not doing anything wrong...
These dark, cold February mornings can make everything feel groggy.
When it’s still dark outside, the brain sometimes resists the “boot up” process. Anyone else feel that?
You’re technically awake…
But not fully online.
But not fully online.
That’s because our bodies love rhythm.
They respond to patterns more than the clock itself.
And when sunlight is missing, your brain loses...
I have some information many of you would appreciate—but might never ask.
So let me spare you the embarrassment while I metaphorically put on sunglasses, a hat, and an overcoat to share it with you.
When I was a young bride learning all the new rhythms of married life, a bedroom challenge popped up that I timidly brought to a trusted friend and mentor. With grace and wisdom, she explained that during certain seasons of life—and even certain times of the month—a healthy lubricant can make marital intimacy more....
Have you ever watched a James Bond movie with your husband?
If not, there’s a chance you live in a cave—or might be dead—so let’s assume the answer is yes and move on.
Would any of the 26 James Bond movies be half as intense without the music?
Of course not.
The music builds anticipation, heightens emotion, and adds...
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Here’s something interesting: your body responds to patterns, not just the clock.
When mornings feel gloomy, your nervous system lacks the familiar cues that say, “It’s time to go.”
Light is a big part of that—but it’s not the only one.
Your senses, especially smell and taste, can help reinforce a ....
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How will you celebrate Valentine’s Day with your spouse?
Where we live, enjoying a quiet, romantic dinner at a restaurant on Valentine’s Day is basically impossible unless reservations are made a month in advance—and neither of us is quite that organized.
So our Valentine’s panic usually goes something like this....
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There’s a reason we long for the sun.
There’s a reason our bodies feel better in the summer.
There’s a reason our bodies feel better in the summer.
At the beach, we’re immersed in mineral-rich ocean air and saltwater. We naturally breathe in and ....
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I’m a coffee drinker—no shame in my game.
Hot. Black. Creamy. Fancy. Simple.
If there’s a mug involved, I’m in.
But here’s the truth: drinking coffee has never really....
