Daily Routines
Creating a Special Space For You
You probably know that meditation is good for your body and mind. Still, it can be a challenge for you to find a place to sit and settle into a contemplative mode. Learn how to create a meditation space in your home or find a sanctuary nearby. After all, your surroundings play an important role…
Read MoreSetting Boundaries: Establishing Limits to Simplify Your Life
Do you feel like your responsibilities are crowding out what’s most important to you? Regain control of your life by setting healthy limits. Why? Because: It can lead to a more manageable, less stressed life. You will more likely succeed at reaching your goals. When you have more respect for your time, others have more…
Read MoreProtecting Your “Pockets of Peace”
“I make sure every day that ‘I protect my pockets of peace’,” she said. This morsel of wisdom from a participant in a women’s group I recently facilitated really stood out and I knew immediately that I’d want to share it with you. Apparently this phrase was made famous by a young woman on YouTube and TikTok…
Read MoreHealthy Eating Habits to Start the Day Off Right
Starting your day in a healthy way can make such a difference. Eating healthy first thing in the morning means you will be much more likely to continue eating natural, nutritious foods throughout the day. In this post I share with you five top morning habits that will help you get off to a good start with healthy…
Read More9 Ways to Boost Focus and Concentration in Challenging Times
It’s August. And, the state of things is still way up in the air. While there is much to remain deeply grateful for, this unsettledness can be emotionally distracting. And still, amidst the uncertainty, we have our daily responsibilities. There are our families to care for, work to be done, and homes to maintain. A…
Read MoreManaging and Letting Go of Worry
Worry is a major cause of stress. That is not to say that it does not have its place or concerns are not legitimate or meaningful. It can be a signal that something needs to be addressed. Often it becomes a vicious cycle though and relates to things we cannot control. When that happens, it…
Read More5 Ways To Integrate Mindfulness Into Your Daily Life
We often talk about mindfulness in the context of a sitting or moving meditation. But mindfulness is a practice ultimately meant to be weaved into your day to day life. Give some thought to some choice times throughout the day when you can work mindfulness into your daily life apart from a sitting or moving…
Read More5 Steps to Creating New Habits
As you enter the new year, you are likely thinking about forming new habits. We all have times when we want to make intentional changes to our behavior. You could want to eat healthier and drink more water or move more. You could want to create a mindfulness practice or connect more with others. Or,…
Read MoreCreating the Time You Need to Do the Things You Love
Time is at a premium. It’s hard to find someone that complains about having too much time on their hands. Most of us are so busy with work, family, and various obligations, there’s little time left to do the things we’d really like to do. It’s not easy to find time to pursue the…
Read MoreCreating a Healthy Mindset
When I was younger, phone conversations with my maternal Grandmother often began with her asking me, “Whatcha know good?” And, of course, I would say, “Nothin’”. (If I could do it all over again I would have said “You”.) She never gave up though on trying to get me to see and voice the good…
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