4 Steps to Start a Mindfulness Practice
I’ve been thinking quite a bit about mindfulness, and if you read my most recent post, you know that it’s a hot topic everywhere these days, especially with the turn of the new year (and maybe our resolutions) still fresh
The Benefits of Mindfulness, and What It Actually Means
Many of us have set intentions to be more mindful in the New Year. The term has caught on more recently, and just in the last decade, an increasing number of people have Googled the word “mindful” for more information
A Diary vs A Journal
A diary and a journal are similar in that they are both used to keep personal records. Diaries deal with more your day to day activities. On the other hand, a journal leans more towards thoughts, feelings and, frequently, broader
Summer PLAY!
A Self-Care Challenge While I love my meditation and journaling practices, every now and then I like shaking things up when it comes to being mindful. I especially like to add more play in the summer. Sometimes mindfulness comes across as a little
Building Habits That Support Your Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness month here in the U.S. It’s such a great reminder to me that we all need support when it comes to taking care of ourselves. It’s challenging to be consistent with our self-care, but building habits
It’s Not Time for a “New You”
Sometimes New Year's resolutions are fun — a fresh start and setting new goals for a 'new you' can be invigorating and inspirational! Well, for some it can be fun. For others, the whole self-improvement mindset and industry can feel a little
Self Care Isn’t Sexy
Self care supports your growth. And if you’ve experienced growth, you know it’s not really linear or clear cut. It’s actually pretty messy. And self care can be too. It’s not the sexy, Instagram-inspired trend that some make #selfcare out to be.
Staying True to You: Tips Toward Authenticity
The month of October is about seasonal change and, for some of us, that includes the holiday of Halloween. Wearing a costume and taking on a different role can be a liberating experience this time of year. And that’s truly
Summer Blooms: How to Encourage Growth
It’s warming up here in Atlanta and now that COVID restrictions are lifting, people are getting out in the sunshine. Summer means growth. When temperatures warm up, fruits start to ripen, flowers are in bloom, and more of us get outside