It's easy to lose ourselves in our jobs, in our friends, or worse yet, the TV! Not that any of those are necessarily bad. We can find significance in our job. We can feel seen when we are around our friends. Even spending time watching your favorite show can be an important tool for decompressing after a long day--and, after all, it’s the enjoyment of great art which draws us to it.
But spending too much time relying on anything outside of yourself to make you happy will likely lead to disconnection from self.
When you take time for self-care you are reminding yourself that you are important. This is where we find our self-esteem.
How to Make the Most of the Time You Have
“Without giving up hope—that there’s somewhere better to be, that there’s someone better to be—we will never relax with where we are or who we are.” ~Pema Chödrön
There are twenty-four hours in a day. This is true for you, me, Obama, and Oprah. Yet, I often feel like there are things that I would love […]
There’s No WiFi in the Forest, but You’ll Get a Stronger Connection
We live our lives at such a fast pace. We seem to be working more hours and juggling more tasks both at work and home, with no relenting. As part of the technological age, we are connected 24/7, and we find it difficult to switch off. It has changed the face of how we live and work. Expectations are higher, the pace of life is quickening, and we’re struggling to keep up.
7 Tips For A Stress-Free Holiday
7 Tips For A Stress-Free Holiday
Hard to believe it’s already December, this year has flown by. Have you written your cards? Wrapped your gifts? If the thought of the impending celebrations make you want to cower under the kitchen table, you’re not alone. Follow my tips for a stress-free holiday season!
1. Look after yourself.
It’s only […]
The Art of Bathing
Simple Recipes to Soothe Mind and Body
From bubble baths to essential oils to Dead Sea salts, prepared bath products are designed to enhance a bathing experience, but they can be expensive. Instead of spending the extra money on special bath products, try one of these natural, simple bath recipes with ingredients you probably already have in your cupboard or refrigerator.
8 Easy Ways To Combat Stress & Anxiety (In 8 Minutes Or Less)
Whether it’s a tight deadline at work, planning a wedding, moving, challenges at home, or the upcoming holiday season, life can get pretty stressful. Between the busyness, overwhelm, and lack of sleep, that tension begins to take its toll: Inflammation rises, the immune system gets battered, emotions are rocky, belly fat may accumulate, and digestion starts to go awry.
These are the times we need our healthy habits the most and also when it’s easiest to let them go. Since stress is an inevitability, here are eight ways to stay healthy — even when your life feels like it’s coming apart at the seams — in eight minutes or less: