Hello, friends! I’ve unbanned myself from my computer this evening–I’ve stuck to pen-and-paper journalling lately–to write an actual blog post. I have 18 minutes before I need to do some yoga, have a snack and “hit the hay” as my mom would say, so it will be brief đ … Read More »
Self-Care Tip: Believe That You Deserve Good Things
I donât mean this in the woo, âmanifestingâ type of way. You certainly cannot just dream your way into wealth, fame, marriage, etc. without changing your behavior, too.Â
I mean this in the sense that Brene Brown talks about when she says:
Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change.
I would add that shame causes us to believe that we are not deserving of the good things in life that change could bring about. … Read More »
Confession: I Love Reading Books and Blogs Written by Non-Moms
As I’m reading the Thirty Chic Days series, I realize that as a reader of mostly non-fiction/self-help books, I definitely gravitate towards books written by women who aren’t parents.
At first I wondered if it was because it was an “escape from reality” type of thing, but it’s not. I love having kids! I’d love one or two more even, if we’re fortunate enough to have them. I don’t ever regret having kids even if family life can be chaotic, stressful, or exhausting at times. We all have those days.… Read More »
How I Do a (Quick) Body Scan to Release Tension
Regular body scans a few times per day have become one of my favorite self-care tools in recent months. Often we donât realize how much muscle tension and associated pain we carry with us constantly!
Our body stores our stress, and in turn the physical manifestations of stress affects our mood and interactions with others. Itâs a downward spiraling cycleâbut one that can easily be broken by consciously releasing tension.… Read More »
The Best Tip to Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle
Well hello 2022! It’s hard to believe last year is done and dusted, but here we are. My mom, sister and I looked through our 2021 resolutions this morning and made new ones for this year. (I don’t really do resolutions in the sense that I don’t wait for a new year to make/start working on goals–but it’s fun to take stock of where we are at the moment.)
The gyms and health food stores will be packed for the next few weeks, full of people who have resolved to eat better, exercise more, practice self-care and get more sleep. But making goals is one thing, and sticking to them is entirely another.… Read More »