What do you have to say no to, to say yes to yourself? We all experience stress, feel overwhelmed and take on more responsibilities than we can truly handle and still feel balanced, I ask, "Where is our "pause" button"? Are you able to recognize your signs of stress and overwhelm?

Did you know….

Your preoccupation with food could be related to your need for more significant social interactions.

We often think food is the problem when food is only the messenger…

Many of us don't know that wellness is a choice, will look different for all of us, and is an active process. Health doesn't happen when we hit a number on the scale and then magic; we are happy and healthy from the inside out. We don't "arrive" and stay there.

Wellness is comprised of many bodies, and for optimal "health," balance is the key to success.

Nourishing yourself may include physical, emotional, mental, or spiritual nourishment. What you tend to “grows.”

For example, I hope to nourish my well-being this year by getting more sleep. When I get better sleep, I have greater focus and attention, make healthier food choices, and feel better. The action of getting better sleep enables you to have growth in other areas of your life.

Many of us have just finished celebrating either Christmas or Chanukah, and others are beginning Kwanzaa. If you are willing, take a minute and check in with yourself no matter what you celebrate.

How are you feeling now that we are in the home stretch of "the season," which typically begins with Thanksgiving and ends with New Years?

• Are you energized or exhausted?

• Running on fumes or adequately fueled?

• Are you grateful for friends and family or maxed out about one more obligation?

This time of year, we become hyper-focused on …