Find the Calm in the Chaos

by Nina Vallone, posted in adult children, gratitude, intentional living, mindful living, mindfulness, parenting college kids

Oh lovelies. We are all feeling some level of fear. Some level of anxiety. Some level of scarcity, uncertainty, helplessness. Yes? And we are seeing the affects of these negative emotions: selfishness, chaos, mass buying of toilet paper and hand sanitizer... There is a difference in preparedness and panic. There is a difference between indifference … Continue reading Find the Calm in the Chaos

Shrinking Down and Puffing Up: A Mantra revisited

by Nina Vallone, posted in Bravery, gratitude, integrity, intentional living, living better, mindful living, mindfulness

"So.....why hasn't your son committed to a school yet for XYZ sport. He's so good, I thought he would have committed by now." - Annoying Trigger Inducing Person. Is she criticizing my son? Is she implying he isn't good enough? I don't know and it shouldn't matter. And yet. I'm triggered. And annoyed. Sigh. We … Continue reading Shrinking Down and Puffing Up: A Mantra revisited

My Story of Mental Health

by Nina Vallone, posted in fitness and health, gratitude, intentional living, living better, meditation, Mental health, mindful living

Today is World Mental Health Day. Not to be confused with a Hallmark holiday, today marks an important time in our world - a time to continually work at breaking the stigma of mental health issues. And that's why I'm sharing my story. To help break the stigma. When we share our stories, when we … Continue reading My Story of Mental Health