Danielle Ratliff, Founder of Joyful Rising, Author at LKNConnect Community

Nutrition Tips for a Healthier 2024

March 4, 2024

March is National Nutrition Month. Since it’s National Nutrition Month, I immediately thought of Christiane Matey. She’s a chef, licensed nutritionist, registered dietitian, and founder of Mint Nutrition in Mooresville,…

Shift Your Anxiety and Thrive

February 19, 2024

Anxiety and overwhelm are common. Let’s say you’re giving a big presentation at work. You apply extra deodorant and notice butterflies in your stomach. Maybe your hands tremble a bit.…

New Year’s Resolutions.

January 23, 2024

Did you know January 17th was “Ditch New Year’s Resolutions Day”? This unofficial holiday is observed halfway through the first month of the new year. It’s the point where frustration…

BALANCED LIVING: Breaking Up with Toxic Productivity — Starter Tips for the Workaholic Seeking Balance

July 13, 2021

It’s 7 pm. Your family is sitting down for a meal. Your workday was supposed to be over at 6, but your mind is still churning. Shoot. You forgot…

BALANCED LIVING: 6 Questions to Help You Recognize the Dark Side of Toxic Productivity

June 29, 2021

Merriam-Webster defines productive as “effective in bringing about; yielding results, benefits, or profits” [1]. Yes, setting goals and aiming for specific outcomes is a good thing. Being productive allows us…

BALANCED LIVING: Will It Matter in Five Years? A Question for Life’s Frustrations and Worries

June 16, 2021

A frustrating Monday morning It was a frustrating Monday morning. I couldn’t log in to my work email. The error message said my account no longer existed. All of my…

BALANCED LIVING: Calming the Anxious Mind

May 18, 2021

Anxiety rates have risen dramatically Is your brain jumping from one anxious thought to the next, cycling through stressors, fears, and worries? You aren’t alone. Uncertain times are taking a…

Dining in Davidson

October 31, 2025

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Dining in Davidson

October 31, 2025

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One Paddle Short – But Still Rowing w/ Monica Lucia Hoffman: The History of Moving (and Finding Home Again)

October 30, 2025

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Guide to Lake Norman Nightlife – October 30 – November 2, 2025

October 30, 2025

Guide to Nightlife in Lake Norman

LKN Live Music Scene w/ Colin Furcht – Halloween Weekend

October 30, 2025

LKN Music Scene

Guides to Fall Activities in Lake Norman. October 30 – Nov. 2, 2025

October 29, 2025

The Weekend Navigator - Family Edition