Self
Your career empowers you, yet it doesn’t define you. Your entrepreneurial spirit is unparalleled. The “old boys’ network” has nothing on you.
Fatal Attraction: Cosmetics & Chemicals
The self-regulated cosmetics industry makes its money in the promise of beauty, though sometimes it forgets to mention that certain chemicals in its products are severely toxic to humans on their own.
New Year, New Way to Talk to Yourself
The beginning of the New Year commonly has individuals making resolutions and desiring new and better things to occur. For many people, these resolutions tend to fizzle about a month later. There may be many reasons for this, for example, lack of time, motivation, energy, etc. Perhaps one way to manage the distress, disappointment, or guilt that may
The Art of Gratitude: Some Thoughts
I was going to post on reframing and affirmations. I decided to add those in the coming weeks. Given we’re smack dab in the middle of holiday season, I thought it more fitting to post about the concept of gratitude. “Gratitude” is the art of being grateful for “something”. In these days and times, this can be challenging
Golden Girl Chicago: This Isn’t Snooki’s Spray Tan
After four years of offering on location spray tan services, Golden Girl Chicago, Chicago’s premier airbrush tanning spa, has opened their first brick and mortar location at 160 N. Halsted St. Tanning beds can cause skin cancer and aging, and “spray tan” machines produce a cookie cutter tan that isn’t always flattering. Golden Girl Chicago
Climb-Up Countdown: Are you ready for 103 Floors?
Are you ready to climb your way for charity? Well we are! The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago’s (RIC), SkyRise Chicago 2011 is taking place on November 6, 2011 at the Willis Tower, so our Chickagoans are kickin’ their StairMasters in high gear getting prepped for the climb heard round the world. As the tallest indoor
What’s your pattern?
In the last blog, I explored how our thoughts influence what we may feel and what we do. When it comes to the experience of stress, there are certain types of thoughts or patterns that may influence the intensity of the “stress” experience. For example, when driving to work, I realize that I am going
Dose Tres
Don’t forget to carve out some time in your Sunday to visit the third installment of Dose Market. This monthly indoor meeting of Chicago foodies and fashionistas features a variety of new vendors – you won’t want to miss who’s up next! Start your morning doing the Dose Roast, featuring new-to-Chicago roaster La Colombe. If
Manage Your Stress through Cognitive Restructuring
I thought you stress-a-holics would find this topic interesting and help you manage those stress levels. Enjoy! ********** As I was exploring what to discuss in this entry, I remembered that I am doing a presentation on cognitive restructuring. Cognitive restructuring involves identifying “irrational” thoughts that negatively influence feelings and subsequent actions or behaviors. While
D’Stress & Un-Wine’d
Stop by Valeo for Chicago’s greatest Happy Hour where Wellness, Wine, Massage and Good Cheer await you! Arrive at 5PM for an introduction to Sheanetics with Shea Vaughn that emphasizes core strength and flexibility (yoga attire appropriate!) or 5:15PM to indulge in the Un-Wine’d portion of the night for drinks and massage!
‘Smart is Sexy’ Campaign Launches to a Packed House!
The Aparecio Foundation celebrated their Smart is Sexy Team Challenge with a kickoff happy hour Thursday night. Public House Bar was the perfect venue to host the impressive turnout, complete with Absolute cocktails, tasty nibbles, and raffle prizes. 100% of ticket sale proceeds will benefit the foundation, whose mission is to provide opportunities for young women
