My husband and I were discussing how our youngest daughter became the catalyst for my blog. He pointed out that I’ve had many other monumental life experiences and asked me a valid question, “Why was the birth of our preemie my most pivotal moment of all?” I didn’t have an immediate answer. After really absorbing the question, […]
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Abundance Through the Habit of Gratitude
Updated February 11, 2019 I realized the power of gratitude after the birth of my preemie. Every single day, I am grateful for my daughter’s smile, giggles, tantrums, runny nose, and dirty diaper changes because it’s a reminder that she is alive and thriving! Thankfulness adds meaning to life (even in difficult times) and it […]
11 Self-Care Tips for Happiness
Updated February 11, 2019 I attended medical school at the University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine. I have fond memories of the wonderful state, and for good reason; Hawaii is one of the happiest states in the U.S. According to the Gallup-Healthways State Wellbeing Report for 2016, phone interviews were conducted with […]