This holiday season, take notice of your overall well-being and mental health in the present moment. Practicing mindfulness is important to remaining grateful for the current moment and the live you’ve been given with family and family.

You see, when I was just 5 years old, my mother made a fateful choice to have an affair with one of my dad’s employees. The affair lasted a staggering 14 years, a period of living a double life and deceit.

Have you ever found yourself feeling unappreciated at work? Maybe you didn’t receive any recognition for a project you just completed or your boss hasn’t said anything about the way you consistently deliver on your responsibilities. Maybe your boss doesn’t communicate well, show appreciation, or give recognition.