About Renee

I’m passionate about living a balanced, healthy, happy life with purpose and meaning. And, I love sharing ideas on finding tropical tranquility through An Island Perspective.

7 Ways To Get More Joy From Your Toys

Toys can bring us joy if we keep the proper perspective.

Rudy the island dog has a daily ritual that fills him with immense joy. After he eats his breakfast, he stands by his toy box eagerly awaiting his first toy of the day. As soon as he gets it, he races full speed to the other end of house. He chews on it a bit, [...]

3 Ways We Sabotage Our Inner Tranquility

Find your inner tranquility

It’s a beautiful day on the island. The sun is shining. The sea birds are singing a melodious tune. The fresh, sweet aroma of the ocean is drifting in the air. It’s easy to feel tranquil here. And who doesn’t love tranquility? Who doesn’t crave that feel good state of mind that all is right [...]

How To Tickle Your Senses To Tame Your Stress Monster

You can control your stress monster

Life certainly has its ups and downs. Some days it seems the harder I try NOT to get stressed out, the more stressed I get! I’m especially vulnerable when I’m tired, whether mentally, emotionally, physically or spiritually. That’s when my inner stress monster rears its ugly head and wreaks havoc, taking full advantage of my [...]

12 Things You Can Do To Beat The Blahs

Lazy Vacation

Sometimes the blahs can sneak right up on us. For instance, ever have one of those days when you just don’t feel like getting out of bed? It’s so warm and cozy under the covers. Or maybe it’s mid-afternoon and you really don’t feel like working. It’s not that you’re unhappy or sad, you just [...]

How To Give Yourself a Makeover – From the Inside Out

Ever feel like you could use a mental makeover?

I love those makeover shows you see on TV. You know, the ones where they take someone who looks sort of plain and drab and instantly transform them into a real hottie. We ooh and aah over the before and after photos, amazed by what a little makeup and the right outfit can do for [...]