Do the holidays–or even the thought of them–make you feel frazzled and stressed out? Whether you’re preparing an epic feast, shopping for the perfect gift, or listening to family members fumble through a conversation, it can be a huge challenge to stay present and mindful during the holiday season. My personal trick is to apply […]
Mindfulness: Does it really work?
Well…yes, mindfulness really does work! In fact, science shows clearly defined health benefits for individuals who make mindfulness and meditation a core part of their wellness routine. Before we dive into this topic, let’s make sure we’re on the same page when we refer to mindfulness and meditation. Meditation is the ancient practice of connecting […]
How stress messes with your health
Photo by Kevin Grieve on Unsplash We’re all experiencing some level of stress, aren’t we? Whether it’s temporary (acute), or long-term (chronic), stress seems to be an inevitable side-effect of 21st-century living. We become stressed when the events in our lives become too much for us to handle, whether that sense of overwhelm is real or perceived. Our […]
How to control your racing thoughts
Do you ever experience racing thoughts: the feeling that your brain is sprinting like Usain Bolt through all sorts of scenarios? Been there, done that…way too often! Racing thoughts are an onslaught of fast-moving, repetitive thoughts that may be confined to one topic or a number of unrelated scenarios. Racing thoughts feel like they take […]
Making time for self-care during the holidays
We’re now in the midst of the six most frenzied weeks of the year. Mid-November to the end of December can feel like a tsunami of grocery shopping and food preparation, gift shopping, house decorating, wrapping presents… But can I encourage you to place just one more item on your to-do list? Self-care. I know; […]
How to keep your food cravings in check
Craving certain foods has become almost an expected part of women’s food journey. When it’s not sugar calling your name, it’s salt. Perhaps you’re a breadaholic (*raises hand*) or, the big one, a chocoholic? But what’s really behind our desire to go all in on specific foods? Some experts claim that our cravings reveal nutritional […]
Five easy ways to detox for improved health
So, you’ve been feeling sluggish. It’s almost like your body is pleading with you for a clean up. However, you don’t think you’re up to undertaking a full 14- or 21-day detox. I hear you! We often need a detox to rid ourselves of the effects of the inflammatory food and drink we’ve been consuming, […]
How to create margin and boost your health and happiness
Can you recognize a lack of margin in your life? Is it your inability to arrive on time for appointments? Eating your entire meal in five minutes and not recalling how the food tasted? A home that’s more obstacle course than soothing retreat? A margin intervention might be just the course correction you need. What a margin deficit […]
Okay, so you’re awake. What do you do next?
Okay… so you’re awake at the crack of dawn and have a demanding day ahead of you. What do you do next? Dash into the shower, pull on the cleanest outfit within reach, grab some coffee, and rush, half-awake, to work? Attend to the details of getting the kids ready so that you all can get out of […]
