Traci's Blog

Boredom. 

Medical experts call it the ‘disease of our time.’ They say, "Everyone suffers from it." That feeling you temporarily went through until your school lecture was over, when you finally got through the line at Disney to ride the ride, or that feeling you had on a slow day at work? Medical e...

Long, long ago, in a galaxy pretty darn close to us…We celebrate Star Wars Day on May the 4th! It’s hard to believe how a movie that opened nearly 44 years ago is still influencing us today, thanks to memorable characters, a twisted timeline, and, of course, ingenious marketing. The movie Star Wars ...

The Top Four Reasons Why Being Positive Keeps You Going 

We are all naturally drawn to optimistic and enthusiastic individuals or parties. Both in our private lives and in the workplace. A safe, happy, passionate, and intellectually engaging environment enhances our own levels of energy and trust. ...

I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase, “The Power of Positive Thinking,” but positive thinking really does have more power than we give it credit for. The way we think is connected to our actions and behaviors; thus, positive thinking is linked to more positive outcomes. 

This article lists 6 specific w...

I know many of you think this past year, being quarantined, taught us all a thing or two about difficult moments, but I kicked off my 2015 with separating from my ex-husband, and then a week later, becoming my mother’s full-time caregiver. The next 3 years were pure HELL. My mother was rushed to the...

On the anniversary of the quarantine, I’ve been reflecting on what’s changed this past year. My goodness, it seems everything has changed!  In February of 2020, I was having the time of my life on a cruise, and less than 2 weeks later, I was wondering how I was going to survive a pandemic and a stoc...

Years ago, I found a paperweight pictured that says, “What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?” I thought it was a great question, so I started asking my friends the same question. Answers I got:

“I always wanted to learn pottery, but I’m not artistic, so I never bothered.”

“I ...

It’s hard to believe that 6 years ago, I was sitting in my apartment crying. My husband and I split after 20 years together. I was no longer living in my dream home on the water; I was living in a 600 sq ft apartment overlooking a sports bar. I was driving 1.5 hours a day to take care of my mother, ...

In the 1970s, Ron Popeil made a fortune with products like the Veg-O-Matic, Mister Microphone, and the Ronco Pocket Fisherman. You knew a Ronco commercial when you heard the iconic “But wait…there’s more!!!” One of the products Ron Popeil sold was the Showtime Rotisserie and BBQ, which featured the ...

We've all heard the phrase, "You snooze, you lose!" But studies show the exact opposite is true...you lose when you don't snooze. Check out some of our best tips on how to make the most of your downtime.

1) Increase your bright light exposure during the day. Your body is biologically wired to make ...