Author: eypsn
“The opportunity makes us colleagues. Fun, laughter makes us friends.” ~ Unknown After my new job, I realized that the hardest part was not the complexity of the job, but the culture. The office feels like a maze of an island, everyone is isolated in their corner. Hierarchy is not just a structure, but it is something that everyone keeps reminding. I’m used to browsing high-pressure, competitive environments, but that’s different. As a woman of stem, I learned to separate my personal life from my work life very early. This boundary helped me maintain control, protect my privacy, and avoid…
“Wounds are where light enters you.” ~ Rumi In 2011, my world collapsed. My mother passed away, and with her, the fragile scaffolding kept my life together. It’s not just sadness. It seems like her death I have been in pain for many years. Looking back, I can see that I live with the complex PTSD (CPTSD), although I had no language at the time. CPTSD is usually a disease caused by prolonged exposure to trauma, leaving deep emotional scars. It manifests as a persistent state of over-maintenance, emotional numbness and difficulty in forming healthy relationships. All I know is…
“As life develops, satisfaction is more satisfying than life full of things, as life develops.” ~Kate Summers Recently, an older friend was no longer able to participate in life without help and was placed in a senior care facility. From my observations, she seemed contented, her relatives confirmed that when they visited, they found her awake and alert, lying in bed or sitting in a chair, staring peacefully at her window. One of my immediate thoughts when I reflect on my visit is that we should all be lucky enough to be able to enter the space of inner peace…
Skip the pie (and cereals!) in this healthier almond flour berry cream. Fill this gluten-free buttercream recipe with peels and juicy berries made with almond flour and tapioca flour will be shocked by your next party. This healthy gluten-free cream cream has low sugar content while still looking fancy. Continue reading for more… Maven’s quick tips Don’t over-mix. To keep the pie crust flakes, I recommend not over-mix. Stay cold. This won’t over-mix, but be sure to keep the pie chilly. When you mix the filling, I recommend putting the crust in the refrigerator or refrigerator. Custom fill. More like…
We are pleased to announce that we have updated our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Our new terminology reflects our ongoing commitment to improving our users’ experiences while enabling our amazing members to live healthier lives with better food choices. what’s new? Update the format to make it easier for our users to digest (pun intended!). More details about our current products, including our premium services. More details about the information we collect (including food and event diary data you share with us). Simplifies the exercise of your privacy and gives you control over your data. What should you…
“Listen to the wind, it speaks. Listen to silence, speak. Listen to the heart, know.” ~Native American Wisdom Have you ever felt stuck? Get stuck in a business where you lose your passion, a job you no longer enjoy, no longer satisfy your relationship, or just hesitate to how to move forward in life? This feeling of “stuck” often leads to anxiety, fear and even shame. I got a good idea of these feelings. When the pandemic hit in 2020, my life was turned upside down, like many people. I am the founder and executive director of the National Arts…
Most people think they are eating a balanced diet, but a recent survey conducted by MyFitnessPal recommends. Every year, MyFitnesspal Nutrition IQ Survey checks how well people have mastered the basics of nutrition. As we celebrate National Nutrition Month, the latest survey found a staggering gap in American understanding of basic nutrition. From protein needs to fiber intake, hydration to hidden sugars, many people overlook key factors that may affect their weight goals and overall health. Want to know if your diet is as balanced as you think? Here are five signs that may not be available, and what you…
Have you ever decided to take a new behavior like drinking more water, exercising every day or eating more vegetables – it takes 21 days to form a habit? If so, welcome to the club! Before studying behavior as a registered dietitian, I also wondered how long it takes to get used to it. I believe in ordinary myths like the “21 Day Rule” that claim that three weeks are the formation of a new habit. study How habits actually changed my life and shared advice with clients. In this article, I will break down the realistic timetable of building…
The deepest personal growth happens when we stop suffering and start listening to what it tries to teach us. For years, I haven’t recognized that woman staring at me in the mirror. Her body felt strange–she could not lose her weight, the flashing flashes that caught her skin on fire, exhausted so deeply, and felt like her soul was shattering. Her thoughts once keen and confident, now full of doubt, anxiety and brain fog that she could barely think. But the hardest part? She doesn’t just feel different. She felt invisible. I am that woman. pharmacist. Mother. wife. A woman…
Windmill Sandwich Also known as Tortilla Roll is a delicious lunch recipe or a simple game day appetizer. They can be made in advance and customized to your favorite deli meat, vegetables and cheese. Don’t forget the cream cheese to keep these rolls together! Read more. Maven’s quick tips Soften bread. This is essential to make sure you can roll up the windmill sandwich. I do it for 30-40 seconds in the microwave. Use adhesive. Cream cheese is my go-to “binder”, but you can get creative here. Vegan or dairy-free cream cheese spreads, but so are hummus and even Tzatziki.…