We’ve all heard the saying “You don’t know what you have until it’s gone.” We hear it so much in terms of relationships. It’s true in so many other instances though. It home for me more recently in terms of my health. Doctor’s orders had me sitting out on something that I love. Of course, […] Read more…
5 Self-Care Myths Busted
Sometimes I think self-care gets a bad rap. It’s like it’s unrealistic or just woo-woo for some people. I don’t think it has to be either. I talk often about what self-care is but let’s talk about what it isn’t. There are a bunch of myths out there about self-care. Let’s debunk a few, shall […] Read more…
A Mantra To Live By
There are days that I question myself and what I’m capable of. I have a ton of goals and dreams and I sometimes wonder if they are possible for me. Sometimes I wonder if I can show up for myself in the way that I need to in order for some of these things to […] Read more…
15 Self-Care Ideas to Do NOW
I was scrolling the internet and came across a post about self-care. It was talking about how self-care can make people feel bad. Of course, that’s the exact opposite of what it’s supposed to do. I think that too often self-care ideas are connected to money and time – lots of both. For a lot […] Read more…
What I Learned From My First 5K
Last week, I talked about my efforts to get in more steps. Thanks to my Fitbit, I’m well aware that I’m getting far fewer steps in than I used to. Can I still blame the pandemic? That was when the slowdown really happened. We were all sitting on our butts WAY more than usual. Even […] Read more…
The Beauty Of a Self-Care Stroll
Lately, I’ve been really into taking walks. It started because I realized I wasn’t getting in enough steps. I spend a ton of time at my desk. So a stroll through the neighborhood is my way of getting in some more steps. I even signed up for a 5k in my efforts to keep moving. […] Read more…
5 Ideas to Add to Your Fall Bucket List
It’s finally starting to cool off here in Southern California. Who knows how long it will last? I’m sure we’ll have a few more weeks/months of heat ahead of us. For now, the cooler weather has me mentally getting ready for Fall. I’ve already been talking to my family about things we must put on […] Read more…
Many Ways to Love YOU
They say self-love is the best love and it’s true. The question I have though, is why it is often so hard to do. We freely give love away every day. Whether it be to our kids, spouses, or friends – we give. Many times, we don’t give, we give until we’re depleted. The thing […] Read more…
Imperfections : Embrace Them
A few years back, when my daughter was younger, she asked if she could paint my nails. Naturally, I said yes and offered that I would paint hers too. We talked and talked while she gave me her best manicure. When she was done, she asked me if I liked it. I told her I […] Read more…
Hitting The Self-Care Reset
It’s that time of year again. We’re winding down all the laid-back summer fun and doing the school shopping. The kids will be back in school next week and there are lots of loose ends to tie up. While back to school is like hitting the reset button for them, I like to look at […] Read more…
