Morning Gratitude: A Poem
Morning Gratitude: A Poem - Learning to embrace and love all of me, not just the parts that are easy.
Read MoreChoose to See the Beauty in Life
We can choose to be upset when the sun isn't shining, or we can choose to be inspired, and find joy in the little things no matter what the weather is doing, knowing that the sun will shine again.
Read MoreTurn Off Push Notifications to Restore Work-Life Balance
As someone who struggles to find balance in our "always on" world - between freelancing, working from home, and especially working in social media and digital marketing, I regularly feel fatigued by the constant connection. I’m constantly looking for ways to improve my mental health, productivity and overall energy levels, so I figured I would try turning off my push notifications as soon as I returned from my trip. Admittedly, the first 24 hours were a little weird as I was afraid of missing something…
Read MoreMeditation and Surrendering to the Present Moment
I think there's this expectation or misunderstanding that meditation is supposed to be a state of quietness which often translates to nothing. No thoughts, no emotions. Be still, don't think, don't move.
When in reality, meditation is the state of presence; is to Be…
Read MoreYour Words Matter and So Do Your Actions
In turbulent times such as these, I believe it’s important to remember that not everyone processes information in the same way, and speaking out takes more courage for some than others. As someone who often lives in her head, it takes a lot of time for me to process events. I like to observe and research; seek perspectives from all sides of a situation before formulating an opinion I feel confident in. I spend a lot of time in self-reflection simply trying to figure out why I even feel the way I do….
Read MoreMy Top 5 Sustainable Stocking Stuffers
The holidays are right around the corner and looking for last minute gifts and stocking stuffers is likely on your mind. If you’re anything like me, you are eco-conscious and want to spread the environmentally friendly vibes to your friends and loved ones. (And you also wait until the last minute to purchase and ship your gifts across the country.) The holidays are the perfect time to give sustainable gifts as gift-giving is natural this time of year…
Read MoreThe Attitude of Gratitude
From jars to journals, I’ve been practicing gratitude for several years. Although like most of my practices, it’s been an on again/off again thing, life always seems better when I’m on again. Taking the time to reflect daily on all the things you’re grateful for, is a simple way to positively impact your thoughts and your overall outlook on life.
Read MoreCrew-Create
If you’re a creative person, I’m sure you’ve either hosted or attended a paint night or a craft day. Whether you’re a pro or a novice, it’s fun to get together with friends and decompress over the shared passion of creating. As adults, it’s often tough to coordinate schedules or prioritize down-time. I’ve had tentative plans to get together for…
Read MoreHave a Happier New Year With Intention Setting!
It’s the first day of 2019. I’ve gotten the feeling (from everyone’s social media posts) that 2018 was a tough year for a lot of people, myself included. (But let’s be honest, what year isn’t tough when you’re an adult.) However, 2018 was also filled with so many great things. I traveled A LOT, got a new car, got a raise, moved…
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