The Busy Mom’s Guide to Self-Care That Works
When time and patience are limited, what can you do to get grounded and feel good fast? In 2018, I wrote about self-care for busy moms, offering you some of the best tips and tricks I could find from experts. Self-care is always evolving and what works for one person won’t necessarily work for another. So […]
Read More →How Do You Respond to Stress?
Stress can be positive or negative. While positive stress can serve a purpose and isn’t necessarily a bad thing, negative stress generally serves no purpose and leads to problems such as lost sleep, weight gain, and mood swings (among others). But many of the problems associated with negative stress are associated with the way we […]
Read More →15 Small Acts of Self-Care for a Quick Pick-Me-Up
Sometimes we put aside self-care because it feels overwhelming. We don’t know what to do or it seems like it will take too long. Other things feel more important. But self-care is critical to our mental and physical health. Try these 15 small acts of self-care that can quickly boost your confidence, soothe your stress, […]
Read More →7 Ways to Reduce Stress & Get More Pleasure Out Of Life
When you’re a mom, it can feel like you’re constantly on a hamster wheel that you can’t jump off of. Working, taking care of the kids, taking care of the house, and trying to find time for date night or to see friends take up all your time. You can barely find time to sleep, […]
Read More →Your Summer Pregnancy Survival Guide
Both pregnancy and summer can be hard on the body. Combine the two and it can be a recipe for total misery. But it doesn’t have to be. I’m here to give you a few simple tips to surviving summer while you’re pregnant. The quick and necessary disclaimer: If your doctor or midwife has given […]
Read More →9 Reasons to Start Meditating Today
If you’ve been meaning to start a meditation practice but keep putting it off, this article is for you. It’s time to stop putting it off and start putting it into practice. Here are nine reasons to start meditating today. It will help you sleep Meditation reduces stress, calms a racing mind, and relaxes the […]
Read More →Meditation: How the heck do I end a session?
When you’re new, it can be a bit confusing to end a meditation session. Do you just get up and jump back into life? Do you sit for a few minutes? Are you supposed to say namaste or bow or something? There’s not really a single “right” way to end your meditation sessions. If you’re […]
Read More →Serenity: 7 Habits For More Peace In Your Life
Regardless of whether we stay home, work outside or inside the home, homeschool our kids or send them to school, moms are busy with lots of stress. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could find some pockets of serenity and peace in our lives? Good news, Mom, you don’t have to try to find them! […]
Read More →Do One Small Thing For You
Self-care is frequently the first thing to take a backseat when things are busy or stressful. But this is the time when we need it the most. When we’re angry, overwhelmed, hurt, or stressed, self-care is critical to ease those feelings and keep us from saying or doing things that aren’t healthy or productive. But […]
Read More →6 Strategies For Keeping a Journal
Keeping a journal has plenty of benefits, but sometimes it can feel a bit overwhelming. Trying to find something to write about, or the time to write, can be a struggle. It doesn’t have to be a difficult endeavor, though. A few simple strategies can make keeping a journal easy and even fun. Try these […]
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