Why being grounded is the best
Isn’t it funny how a word changes depending on your phase of life? Remember when being “grounded” was the worst? Aside from having a low key evening at home being the best treat of all, now if someone were to say, “you’re grounded,” I would take it as a huge compliment! 🤣 #timeschange
Failure Is Our Friend
It never feels like it in the moment, but failure is really a friend worth celebrating as long as we remember that really great friends will challenge us.
We are what we repeatedly think.
Have you tuned-in to your inner monologue lately? Is your mind a nice place to call home?
The Truth About Affirmations
Ever feel like affirmation practice was just not for you? Me too. But I'm an advocate now, and here's why.
Gratitude Challenge: I get by with a little help from my friends.
Some days, like today, I journal about the gratitude challenges I post to my instagram story, so I figured why not do that here sometimes to test the power of vulnerability? Experiment commence!
Gratitude Challenge: Purchases That Spark Joy
Marie Kondo's method for tidying up is sweeping the nation and is the source of inspiration for today's gratitude prompt: What's a recent purchase that has sparked joy? Cultivate gratitude for your good fortune -- large or small.
Why Develop A Gratitude Practice
This time of year can be rough -- the holidays are over and the weather is bleak --- but a small shift in mindset can dramatically change the day's trajectory. And that isn't just some "turn that frown upside-down" bs either.
Cajun Chicken and Broccoli Pasta
This recipe was shared with me a few years ago, and I can't remember who it was from but am so grateful to them for it because it's easy to make in a pinch. It has all the comfort food vibes yet is loaded with broccoli to help balance out the meal. Hands on time is right around 20 minutes and is so easy that even I have it mastered!
One Hot Towel Away From Relaxation
"You must carve out a moment to yourself every single day." The first time I heard that statement I thought yeah, right. I couldn't possibly squeeze another ounce out of my day without feeling completely drained, and I was already feeling tired all the time. Turns out, that's exactly the reason why I needed to hold myself accountable to build in self-care everyday.