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“Spring Forward” Wellness Ideas to Plan Into Your Year
If you're anything like me, your first instinct during a "fall backward" or "spring forward" time change is to do some seasonal home maintenance. But, let's take a step back and ask if there's any seasonal wellness maintenance we can do for ourselves. Read on to see how taking the time to plan out big self-care activities can restore us-body, mind, and soul.
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15 Easy and Cheap Self-Care Activities
Moms do so much for their families, and some of it is hard to measure. All the mental energy it takes to keep up with schedules, plan parties or vacations, and remember every moving part of a family's daily life can leave us feeling run down. That is where self-care comes in. Read on for some ideas to ease the stress by doing fun things to take care of you.
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Hang in there Mamas. You’re doing just fine.
So many moms I know have some issue that they are struggling with. Along with the struggle comes the feeling that we cannot vent our frustrations lest we risk being ungrateful for our lives.
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Pushing Past Fear and Trying Things That Speak to You
As much as we fear failure, there is a greater thing to fear and that is the regret that comes with knowing you wanted to try something but for whatever reason did not do it. Read on to learn more about why trying something new is good for your brain and how to get past some of the fears that keep us from taking the leap into something new.
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Put it in Writing: the Best Supplies and Tips for Journaling
Stress is a fact of life for nearly every person on the planet. Although we try to stay positive and not depress others with our problems, wishing our stress and anxiety away will only lead to problems. Read on to learn how regularly journaling can help with stress management and see which supplies make the writing process more enjoyable.
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Swapping Guilt for Grace This Holiday Season
The holidays are supposed to be a warm and joyful time of year. But, for many, it can been a time of over-spending, over-scheduling, and over-doing it. There's no need to feel guilty about this. Read on about how being gracious with ourselves means sometimes scaling back the holidays some years to make way for what really matters.
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#30DaysOfGratitude – What I Learned and Tips for Trying it Yourself
I tried #30DaysOfGratitude and it not only put things in perspective but was very therapeutic. November may be over, but it's not too late to share your gratitude. Read on to find out what I gained from this experience and some tips for anyone wishing to try it.
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Make the most of your time: productive habits for every time of day
Time can easily slip away from us if we are not intentional about prioritizing what needs to get done so we can have time to care for ourselves. Read on to learn more about how implementing some routines in the morning, after work or school, and before bed can set you up for a more positive and productive day.
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How Hobbies Rejuvenate Me: Mind, Body, and Soul
Last week's car crashing into my house reminded me of how important it is to take care of my mind and body during stressful times. My hobbies go a long way in helping me stay healthy when life seems out of control. Read more to find out how.
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Why I write a gratitude list — twice a day.
So, when I was thinking about my second blog post (which, by the way, apparently happens about one minute after publishing your first blog post 😊), I figured I would tell you about daily planners, as Emily Ley launched the 2020 calendar year daily planners this week. But, knowing I had a week to write the post, I decided to just enjoy my day off. Labor Day itself turned out to be a pleasant day. We took the kids to a local park and walked around the lake, lazed around the house, and had a cookout at my mom’s. That was before Labor Day took an unexpected turn. Around 8:45…
