Do you smell that? The scent of pumpkin spice is everywhere, which only means one thing…fall is here! Whether you hate to say goodbye to summer (like me) or crave sweater weather, fall is a great time to check in with yourself, revisit your daily routine, and refresh your space. It's also a good time to evaluate your plan for self-care as we head into the hectic holiday season. Fall i[...]
A recently published study shows that working moms are struggling and how parental burnout affects families. While the study does provide some interesting insights, it’s not exactly new news. One of the best ways to prevent burnout is taking small steps daily to practice self-care. But where do you find the time? Here are a few tips on how to practice self-care wherever you are. [...]
And just like that, the second season of the steamy romantic drama Bridgerton is finished! At least for me, it is. I binged the whole season over the weekend. Now I’m stuck waiting another year, perhaps even longer, for more drama, more fashion, more sex, and more of Lady Whistledown’s shenanigans. Whether you’re just dipping your toe in the Bridgerton pool or binged watched it like[...]
If the past few years have taught us anything, it's the importance of self-care. Incorporating self-care into your daily routine is necessary for your well-being. But self-care is about more than pampering yourself. It's about taking intentional steps to optimize your mental, emotional, and physical health. So I've compiled a list of 13 apps to help you embrace self-care as a part of your[...]
Perhaps one of the greatest struggles we all face is the struggle to accept and love ourselves despite our many flaws. Depending on where you are in your personal journey, practicing self-love can be challenging, especially when you feel like you don’t deserve it. But no matter what you have done, what mistakes you have made, or what has happened to you, I want you to know that you dese[...]
With so much stress in our daily lives, self-care is more important now than ever. That means taking care of your mental and physical health. But with everything you’ve got going on, it’s not always easy to do. In fact, it’s probably at the bottom of the list. And when you do decide to do something for yourself, you might even feel a little guilty. But self-care isn’t selfish. Itâ€[...]
We are a few weeks into the new year, and you’re probably still committed to your resolutions. But It’s going to take more than a few new year resolutions to make this year better than the last. It takes self-reflection, motivation, and the willingness to leave old habits behind. Think about the goals you’ve set for the year. Now imagine how it would feel to achieve them. If you want[...]
It’s a new year, and with it comes a chance for a new beginning. Now is the perfect time to start new habits, set new intentions, and work towards your goals and dreams. Because we naturally attract what we believe to be true, it’s important to start the year with a positive mindset to attract what you desire in 2022. Here are 31 affirmations to jumpstart January and the rest of the ye[...]
The holidays are here! And while they may bring tidings of comfort and joy, they can also bring a healthy helping of stress—especially this year. Who isn't already on edge between travel restrictions, supply chain issues, vaccination wars, and a mix of political opinions? Add in a few difficult relatives and you’ve got the perfect storm of stress. While you can’t control any of these[...]
Before I share the 6 doctor appointments you need to make before the end of the year, let me tell you a very personal story. A few days before my 44th birthday, I received the shocking news that I had precancerous cells that were dangerously close to becoming cancer. I was under extreme stress the few months prior and had quite a few legitimate reasons to put off making a doctor appointmen[...]
