May & Mental Health Awareness
Career, Inspire, Recharge, Wellness, #healthyworkplace, #mentalhealth, wellnessAs I witness the abundance of nature’s energy unfold this month, I am grateful for the rebirth after a long winter and am especially hopeful for hot, sunny, summer days ahead. Having said that, with this surge of sprouting energy, I’...
Perfectly Imperfect
Live, Recharge, Relationships, Wellness, imperfect, lifestyle changes, perfectly imperfect, preparing for the holiday season, You can't do it allAs a born perfectionist, I’ve learned many things the hard way, or simply put, through the wisdom and experience the gift of aging has provided. I have come to understand and embrace being “perfectly imperfect”. Many would agree hind...
Have We Forgotten How To Play?
Live, Recharge, WellnessLast week I was out walking our furry family member, Chloe, before heading to work. It was the best morning walk I have been on in a long time, and the reason is, I was behind a little boy on his way to school. He became my inspiration n...
The Beauty of Real Conversation: Have We Lost It?
Live, Real Talk, Recharge, Relationships, communication, conversations, live, real conversations, recharge, smart devicesI couldn’t help but feel somewhat agitated, or maybe it was actually a bit sad, as I sat observing those around me while having a pedicure a few weeks ago. I witnessed: One woman arrive talking on her phone, followed by her choosing a ...
One Powerful, Middle-Aged Trip Around The Sun… And Here’s What You Told Me, Sisters
Live, Real Talk, Recharge, StyleThis week marks the one year anniversary of D by denise! It’s been an exciting year celebrating all that is the modern middle-aged woman, from lifestyle to fashion. When I originally wrote My “Why”, I wanted to acknowledge being “midd...
Simplicity
Live, Recharge, WellnessSimplicity – the state of being simple, uncomplicated, or uncompounded (Merriam Webster). “Simplicity” is a word that has crossed my mind on a few occasions lately, for various reasons. Sometimes life and “things” can become just plain...
Roll over or run away?
Live, Recharge, WellnessDo you ever have one of those days when you just want to bury yourself in bed, or better yet, get up and run away from it all? When the smallest of things feel so complicated that you can’t think straight? And yet, you really have no r...
Baby, It’s Cold Outside…But Is It Safe Inside?
Recharge, WellnessThe cold winter weather arrived just before the holidays, and with it came the cold and flu. So far (*knock on wood*) I’ve been able to dodge the nasty bug, but many around me haven’t been so fortunate. This week, I dial back to time spe...
A New Year, A New “G Word”
Career, RechargeAs we undress the tree, place boxes in storage, and say goodbye to loved ones home for the holidays, this week becomes quieter. A time to unwind under the sun on a beach, ski hill, the family cottage, or in the quiet of our home. For man...
New York, New York
Recharge, StyleThere’s something to be said about a getaway to New York City: the lights, hustle and bustle, culinary finds, entertainment, subway, and general vibe. In many ways, it’s not a “retreat” destination for a calm getaway, but it’s certainly ...