Sophie Blondeau · Health & Wellness Expert

On most days I write a to do list to keep the chaos of life manageable. I’m sure many of you do. It’s a good tool to use when you’re aiming for balanced in life.
The thing is that it could become a life changing tool if used properly.

Let me ask you, what’s on your to do list? I’ll venture a guess; doctor appointments, work deadlines, kid appointments. Take a second to look at it. Where do you fall on the to-do list? Are you #3, are you #10? Are you on the list at all? The point is that we usually use to do lists to manage taking care of the other people in our lives, our bosses, our…

The kids are back in school! Now it’s time to focus on you!

You just dropped off the kids for their first of day of school. Thanks to you they had the right clothes, the right supplies and the right attitude. You’ve spent hours planning after-their school activities. For the next year they will have the opportunity to expend their minds, make new friends and reach new heights.

What about you? What are your plans for the year? What are you going to try and master? What goals are you going to reach before the end of the school year?

As women we are fabulous caretakers, so much so that m…

For many of us, a happy and balanced life feels like a fleeting dream, something reserved for a handful of superwomen. The truth is, however, we can all achieve it. Yes, getting there requires a strategy and focus, but it is do-­‐able. To that end, here are five steps you can take right now to get on your way.

As you undertake this journey, it is important to always be aware that your goal, your happy and balanced life, is not an end state; it’s a life you create and negotiate on a daily basis. And that each of us has a unique version of a happy and balanced life. Don’t worry about the su…