The first step for any self-care practice is to acknowledge that it is not selfish and that it is so much more than an annual spa day. Daily self-care allows us to feel better: guilt-free and without breaking the bank. I love how the WHO defines self-care as “the ability of individuals, families and communities …
Mindfulness is proven to reduce stress, can lower blood pressure, helps boost immunity, lets us sleep better, and it’s free! That’s at least five wins by my count so why isn’t everyone talking about using mindfulness to come back to the present moment? I think it’s because some people are afraid that it’s too spiritual, …
What is mindfulness? You’ve probably heard about it over the past few years but what does “mindfulness” and living in the present moment really mean? Mindfulness is all about paying attention and being present. The Mayo Clinic has a great explanation. Mindfulness is when “you focus on being intensely aware of what you’re sensing and …
Think about that one thing you would love to change about yourself. It could be increasing your self-confidence, breaking a habit, or getting healthier physically. Whatever it is, believing you can change is the first step. This is where growth mindset affirmations (or affirmations for growth) can be a game-changer. Even better they can not …
How do you want your future to look? Really pause and give yourself time to think about that. Where do you see yourself one year from today? A lot can change in a year. Are you ready to create your future? Are you willing to step outside your comfort zone to make your dreams a …
It’s no secret that practicing yoga increases the flexibility in our bodies, but another great freedom yoga gives us is that can increase the flexibility of our minds as well. Just as yoga helps our bodies move easier and in new ways, it helps our minds look at situations in new ways too and this …
Many people turn to yoga when feeling anxious or stressed out. Mindfully moving through the poses can quiet our mental chatter, relieve stress, and boost our overall mood. Yoga relieves stress. There are so many places stress can creep into our lives. There are big ones like a long-term project at work or school, navigating …
Use a Vision Board to Focus Your Dreams, Your Goals, and Your Future The term “Vision Board” has been floating around the health and wellness community for a while now so maybe you’ve heard of it, maybe you’ve even made one before, or maybe you don’t understand the point. First things first, what is a …
Regularly practicing yoga helps us in many ways. Physically, it increases flexibility and improves posture, which can help us emotionally too. Yoga helps relieve stress and anxiety. A regular yoga practice helps improve focus and instills clarity of mind. All these benefits compound to give us a greater sense of empowerment, which naturally increases our …
I roll out my yoga mat every day because I like the ritual of it. It makes it special. This simple yoga mat ritual makes my practice a little more sacred. I don’t leave my yoga mat out. I know a lot of people who do and love it. The most common reason I hear …
