Is self-care really that expensive? The answer to this question is different for everyone. You do have to be mindful about how you practice self-care because it can get expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. Let me give you an example of how it can get expensive. Sally decides she isContinue Reading
When I think about mental health I immediately think of all the bad things – anxiety, depression, severe manic episodes, darkness and hospitalization. A lot of people think of the bad things first too. Someone that thinks like this may have tons of friends, be at every event or partyContinue Reading
Ahhh, nap time. It’s amazing, isn’t it?! How many of us actually get a chance to take advantage of a nap? I bet not many. The unfortunate thing about this is, we might not know all the benefits of taking a nap so we don’t take advantage of the opportunity.Continue Reading
Today, I stayed in my pajamas. All day. Yup! All. . .freakin’…day! And I’m totally cool with it. Why? Because I was able to get a TON of stuff done. I had a healthy breakfast. I researched a topic for a few talks I have coming up. I watched theContinue Reading
Sometimes, my self-doubt is real. It creeps in and sometimes it’s terrifying. Do you have self-doubt? You may have self-doubt and not even realize it. If you don’t, I commend you! I’m being totally vulnerable here, but my self-doubt is a process I’m working through. From the outside, my world looks great.Continue Reading
Sometimes you feel like you have to say no and sometimes you feel like you can’t say no. Keep in mind, saying no can be good for your health.Facing burnout is a very real thing. And it can be very damaging for your mind and our body. In a past post,Continue Reading
SAD is a real thing. I’m not talking about the emotion of feeling sad. I’m taking about Seasonal Affective Disorder. Not everyone suffers from this, but most people experience some seasonal changes. Where I’m from, the weather changes are not only by the seasons, but also by day to day.Continue Reading
The answer can be different for everyone. However, I would recommend it for everyone. In this post, I share some information about meditation, some apps to help you practice the skill and how it could work for you. What is meditation anyway? The definition is the written or spoken discourseContinue Reading
One of the things I always encourage practicing is self-care. One of my ways of practicing self-care and to live stress-free is to have monthly reiki sessions. You may be asking yourself “What is reiki?” Well, you’re in luck because I’m going to give you a little overview of whatContinue Reading
Ever heard someone tell you to listen to your body? Yup, I have heard that all the time. Yet, how often do we really listen to it?! Not much, I bet. Guess what? It knows what’s it’s talking about. I used to be one of those people that didn’t listenContinue Reading