I know things seem scary and overwhelming in the world right now, but take a deep breath in with me and say to yourself “It’s okay”. It’s okay to feel scared, it’s okay to feel confused. It’s okay to feel trusting, too. However, you are feeling about the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the precautions in our…
11 Self Care Tips for Busy Seasons
It’s beginning to look a lot like.. a wonderful, busy, joyful, stressful time of year! This time of year is my favorite – give me all the Michael Bublé and Frank Sinatra Christmas songs… I love when the weather starts to turn and a general magic fills the air. It’s also hectic! Plans and parties…
Making Gratitude a Daily Practice
You know what they say – three weeks to make a habit! And what better habit than to cultivate gratitude each day. Developing a gratitude practice has helped me cope with my mental health, chronic illnesses, and other major struggles I’ve had throughout my life. Why it matters Consciously reflecting on what I am grateful…
5 Gifts Chronic Illness Has Given Me
It can be hard to find gratitude when you get thrown curve balls that knock you off your feet. It can be hard to find light when you’re facing your darkest hours. But then there comes a glimmer of hope, an unexpected delight, and a renewed appreciation for all life has to offer. Navigating chronic…
What’s a Soul Soother? + 53 of My Faves
I’ve spent a lot of time digging into the subject of self love and care. Tons of books, articles, and other sources of inspiration that have helped me cultivate tools to support loving and caring for myself. The only thing lacking was one term that I could point to and say, yes this is what…
My Chronic Illness Journey
If you follow me on Instagram, you know I’ve had some struggles the last few months – seven to be exact. I have been in a bit of a daze since getting diagnosed with two chronic, invisible illnesses. But my journey with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) actually started a long time…
10 Ways to Get Out of Your Head
We all get in our heads in one way or another – you know, that little voice that whispers in our ear that can say a lot of mean things like… You’re not good enough. No one likes you. You’ll never get anywhere. Please don’t believe that voice. It can start from the comparison game,…
Meditation 101 + Guided Meditation: Full Body Gratitude
I’m so excited to share my first guided meditation with you! No meditation experience is required – I will help guide you the entire way. But first, let me tell you a little more about what meditation is all about. Benefits of Meditation Meditation is one of my favorite soul soothers, but I must confess,…
10 Daily Nonnegotiables
Routines are key for me keeping on track with my healthy lifestyle. While I have an easy going nature, the structure of feel-good habits keep me grounded each day, and when I don’t make time for them, I feel unbalanced. My morning and evening routines have become nearly identical, which bookends my days so wonderfully!…
Gratitude Practice
Learning to complain less and appreciate more. Something I have learned as I’ve gotten older is to seek a life of contentment instead of just happiness. Happiness can be fleeting – it is a temporary feeling, but being content is a sense of being. You can be content even when you’re not overly happy. One…