Can I Be Mindful All the Time?
Many of us feel overwhelmed by the idea of being mindful all the time. It can be exhausting to constantly maintain a state of total awareness and concentration. In our daily lives, even simple tasks, such as brushing our teeth
Why Mindfulness Can Be Challenging
When I started on the path of recovering from an abusive marriage, I looked for anything that would help ease my cPTSD. I read books (oh so many books), signed up for the Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Program (NARP), and came
What Is Active Meditation?
We've all seen 'em. Wellness influencers dressed pastel colors, with a beautiful waterfall in the background, as they record their meditation ritual. Perched on an Instagram-worthy craggy rock (with a cushion to be sure), they show us how to breathe
An Inspired Affirmations Based Approach to Self-Growth
Being your best self isn’t easy. There are some days where it feels impossible to show up authentically all the time. Negative emotions can make it a challenge to come up with positive affirmations. When negative self-talk starts to bubble up,
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
Learning to Let Go
You’ve probably seen the phrase on Instagram, or if you’re a Disney fan like my sister, you’ll remember it from Frozen. “Let it go.” I considered the phrase again recently, inspired by autumn and the season of “letting go.” After the last
Learning (and Re-Learning) Creativity
Quite often, I write about habits and how we might build healthier, more consistent routines. However, something we forget to include in our daily schedule is creative expression. Are You Expressing Yourself? Creative expression is necessary throughout childhood and throughout later years
Are You Resisting Your Own Transformation?
Resistance to transformation: It happens to everyone, even when you have the best intentions. Whether you’re trying to establish a better morning routine or want to build a habit of walking more, it’s easy to get off track when you’re
Relishing in the Freedom of Solitude
Everyone needs solitude, and even individuals in the happiest of pairs need alone time. I didn’t realize it until later in life that I was an ambivert (someone who is a balance of extrovert and introvert qualities). And as such,