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…
Trade in Black and White Thinking for Living in Color
Throughout the past year, I have realized I’ve been living life in black and white. It’s how I’ve viewed myself and others without consciously deciding to. It masqueraded as integrity or authenticity – if I say I believe in something or want to live my life a certain way, I am all in because if…
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…
7 Empowering Self-Love Anthems to Download Immediately
There are few things that really pump me up or turn my mood around more than dancing around to my favorite tunes. And while that unfortunately can really wear me out, I can still belt out a song like nobody’s business! Whether I’m in key or not is a different story.. let’s just say I’m…
3 Tips on Getting Grounded When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed
We’ve all been in that place of feeling overwhelmed. The mind starts spinning about all you have to get done, drops in comparison mode, or simply cannot handle all the stimulation it’s being exposed to. Next time you start to spiral – or better yet, can sense you’re on the verge – try these easy,…
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…
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!…