Brenda Nicholson

Americans are prone to stress eating, maybe because of our stay busy mentality. I’ve been under a lot of stress (out of my control) for months, and my body is proof that I’m stress-eating. I did some research and came away disappointed. Honestly, the things that I usually recommend for someone under stress aren’t working. […]

Start running a more positive dialog in your head and watch your life change for the better. It’s true. Your subconscious believes whatever you tell it. You’re dumb; you’re fat; you’re no good at this or that — all of it. I don’t know you, but I can tell you those are all lies. You have to

I really didn’t want to write today. It’s Mother’s Day, and while I have two beautiful children who love me, I once had three. I’m lucky to have sweet friends who checked in on me today. And I had a few that I needed to check in with as well. I’m choosing to look at

Trying to take better care of yourself can feel overwhelming; where do you start? It’s easy to fall into the trap of waiting until you figure it out, but you never seem to get there. Or you may try one thing one day and something else the next. Pretty soon, you’re back to doing nothing.

When you practice self-care, it sends an important message to the person who matters the most: you. As you get into the habit of putting yourself first and taking care of your needs, your subconscious mind notices. New neural pathways are being formed to tell your brain that self-care is something you do. This is

Your clothes should make you feel good — as in comfortable and confident. The athleisure wear trend has helped, but not all of us can master that look. And it isn’t strictly business casual. Even if you don’t work outside of the home, you want to look good when you go out. I’m a fan of the

It seems like we’ve all been under stress for about three years. It starts to wear on you, and you feel like it will never end. If you’re prone to depression or anxiety, things can worsen. I’ve been through this kind of circus a few times now, and I’ve developed a set of tools to

From childhood, women are taught to be quiet, obedient, polite, and pleasing. Too many of us take that training too far and become doormats. People take advantage and walk all over us because they can. I once had an older co-worker convince me to do her job for her because “you do it better.” There

We’ve all had those times — caregiving for a loved one or living with illness or uncertainty — when it seems that stress is a constant in our lives. I’m going through one now, and I thought I’d share what’s helping me. Today was a tough day, but I got through it and feel better. Remember that — you will feel

Self-care should be second-nature, and the best way to do that is to make it quick, easy, and a natural part of your day. Adding a few things to your purse ensures that you always have self-care at hand. What you choose to carry is up to you, but I have a few suggestions and