Have you heard of traveling with HEART? The Transformational Travel Council's defines this as being humble, engaged, awake, resilient, and thankful. Easier said than done. Very similar to self care, it involves mindfulness. Think about the act of being humble. When we...
What race do you think I am? Growing up, I had a darker complexion than my sisters and my mom, but lighter than my dad's. My maiden name is Arroyo, a city in Puerto Rico. My paternal great-grandmother left the island when she was pregnant with my grandfather and...
Our world has changed over the past few months in a way that unites us. We're at home with new restrictions that test our comfort zones. This is a global shift like nothing we've seen before. During this enthusiastic season of webinars, Zoom calls, and live videos,...
Journaling is a powerful tool. My mom taught me to do this over 20 years ago and it's a practice I've kept as part of my self-care. There are many reasons to journal including documenting daily gratitude, writing positive affirmations, or written visualizations to...
Life mapping was never on my radar. Visiting Canyon Ranch Lenox changed that. The description intrigued me. It talked about "accessing your innermost wisdom" and identifying your dreams and new possibilities. This was what I didn't realize I needed. I was feeling lost...
Do you take the time to celebrate success? Not just the "got a new job" or "bought a new home" kind of milestone event. The every day success that brought you joy, yet you weren't sure anyone would care. Should you make a big deal of it? The answer is yes. Absolutely...
Fear is more dangerous than we realize. In fact, this season is showcasing that clearly. Rachel Hollis referred to quarantine life as our current season on her podcast, RISE. I took to it immediately. One of my intentions during this time is to not succumb to fear....
Women are incredible! (Not biased with that, I swear.) I’ve always been amazed by what women can do. When I found myself in sales 18+ years ago, it felt strange. The only person I compete with is myself; I strive to be better than I was the day before. How can someone...
Manifesting came to life for me in 2005, though I didn't realize I was doing it. Every time I heard a woman tell her story about moving to a new destination without knowing anyone, I felt inspired. I listened to these stories for about two years, getting more and more...
In May 2019 I attended The Healing Summit in Portugal. Walking into this, I knew two things: 1) this was run by Healing Hotels of the World so I would meet hoteliers and 2) travel specialists would be attending. Trade shows are something I'm used to after almost two...