Women's Life Link Be Well, Be Happy, Be YOU!

It is common to feel disheartened or withdrawn when health conditions show up in our lives. The diagnosis might be long-term or temporary, treatable or only manageable. But …

If you’ve been told that you need major surgery, you most likely have a thousand questions about how you will feel after and how you will recover. Whether it’s surgery to treat a disease or to mend a broken bone, your recovery will take time, focus, and wisdom. Recovering from major surgery can take weeks, or sometimes months. It’s essential that you know what to expect from your surgery, as well as how long it will take you to recover fully. You need to have an extensive consult with your primary doctor, surgeon, and the anesthesiologist. Do not do anything until you are thoroughly satisfied with the answers you receive.

Most everyone has heard about “Superfoods,” right? Well, maybe, but could you name any, and, more importantly, are you eating them? Just in case you …

Once you become a parent, your whole world changes. Your life no longer revolves around you and your wants and needs but around your children. Being a parent comes with lots of challenges, one of the biggest is money. Kids are expensive, which means that budgeting is key to running a family home.

When it comes to our health and our lives, we can be extreme on either end of the spectrum. Some focus on their health with all of their strength and will, or some choose not to think about those things until it’s too late. Not many people strike a balance, which is surprising. There are many things we can do to ensure our future health, and we can do it sensibly. Sometimes, just changing little things, here and there, can make the biggest difference. So Here are nine of those things. I believe taking charge of your present and future health is empowering and may inspire you to go even further.

When it comes to buying clothes and accessories, everybody prioritizes individual items differently. If you wear dresses every single day, they’re a far more worthwhile …

The common workplace is inundated by dozens of horror stories, myths and rules. From bosszillas to unfair treatment, from multitasking and burn out to friendships, and even office romances, the office experience is almost like an epic battle tale or scandalous soap opera. A place that some people cringe a little when they think about it, wondering which stories they will dare to share with their grandkids. It all makes you wonder if the typical office "laws" and expectations are fair and do they really make you work more efficiently? The fact is, some of the "you must do this or this will happen" rules are not always beneficial and should be considered by every woman who works outside of the home. Here are a few office myths that may be hindering your productivity.

Social situations and venturing into new territory with work or relationships is something we all face. And do you know what? It isn’t always easy, especially if you lack self-confidence. I've found that what really holds women back is the cross between owning their personal value and putting way too much emphasis on what others think of them. Gaining enough courage to meet new people or ask the boss for a raise takes time and you do have to try. That means being willing to risk rejection or getting results that are not ideal for you. This can be a trial and error process. BTW, I thought it would be fun to let some beautiful felines decorate today's pos

When wearing glitter, there is a fine line between elegant and gaudy. For example, a dress with glitter detail can be dazzling, as long as it is accented appropriately. It is easy to get carried away trying to give off that enticing shimmer with your makeup. No one wants to be compared to a walking disco ball! But sometimes it can look great, and make your face even more beautiful. Here are four times you can get away with wearing some sparkle!

I am not here to judge or decide whether anyone drinks too much. But what I do want to do is to bring a reminder …

Women are complex characters... or are we, really? Regardless of the truth of this statement, we usually follow a couple simple things: We all want health and happiness. And, we want to feel secure and needed. Most of us, if not all of us, want to feel loved and valued. Not so complex, after all. If you are honest, you will admit that the 5 things I'm about to share with you have crossed your mind on more than one occasion. And, to peel away any mystery or self-proclaimed complexity, all of these things are really about health, happiness, security, and being needed. Tell me what you think...

There are so many career paths you can choose and various times in your life when you choose them. And, depending on your passions and your present life season, it is something to consider with great care. Most women, if they choose to work outside the home, desire to do something they are passionate about. And, one of those passions may be helping people. If this is the case, teaching may be a wonderful career choice. Also consider the varying forms of teaching, locations, groups and ages of your students, and the material in which you share.

We all know that if you're arrested or involved in a criminal matter, you need a lawyer. But that's not the only time you should seek legal advice. There are many situations that could prompt the assistance of a lawyer, and few of them are criminal. Attorneys can help you with a variety of legal matters, from signing a contract to finalizing a divorce. There are times when seeking a lawyer is optional, but there are other events when it would be foolish not to hire one. Often people say that they can't afford an attorney. However, legal experts will often reply that those individuals can't afford not to have one. Check out these top events for which you should always seek out legal advice.

Being awakened is a beautiful thing. And I don't just mean in a spiritual sense, although it is that, too. I mean truly discovering, or in most cases rediscovering, yourself- the one you put on a shelf because someone thought you were too much, too big, too wild, too whatever! We, women, tend to do that. In part, it's our collaborative nature. But it's also because, as young girls and women, we receive such mixed messages from everyone about what it means to be female.

Whether it’s his birthday, your anniversary or you just fancy treating him, picking out the perfect gift can be tricky. Let’s be honest about it; …