{cuddle sesh feet pic!} I often discuss the importance of self care and making more time for yourself. But almost just as important is making more time for your family. Try as we might to spend ample time with our loved ones, sometimes life just gets in the way. That doesn’t make us a bad […]
I Dare you to: spend more time with family Read More »
How do you start your day? Take a moment and think about that for a few minutes. Do you rush straight to the coffee pot? Do you check your email on your phone before you even get out of bed? Do you go for a run? Do you hit “snooze” 10 times on your alarm
Morning Rituals: Why how you start your morning can make or break your day Read More »
I’m honored to feature a guest post by my lovely friend + yogi Cara Gilman on the blog today. (You may remember her from my “Healthy Chicks in the Community” post a while back.) Aside from being the most genuine, smiley gal I know, she also gives killer advice on mindfulness and looking within your soul
{Guest Post} It’s What’s On the Inside That Counts The Most Read More »
Try as we might to keep it all “together” 24/7, sometimes life just gets a little nutty. Whether you’re busy working a full time job you love, chasing your dreams or putting in the hours at a 9-to-5 job you can’t really stand, every now and again we need a little mental breather. Unfortunately when
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One of my favorite quotes (& one that I go back to often) is: “The reason we struggle with insecurity is because we compare our behind the scenes with everyone else’s highlight reel.” – Steve Furtick Think about that for a second, and I mean really truly deeply think about it. To me, it’s pretty
Happiness is all about you (and only you) Read More »
As you may have noticed, I’ve been a bit quiet on the blog lately. No, it’s not because I’ve forgotten about you all nor love you any less; rather it has to do with a little pact I made with myself a few weeks ago to LIVE more. I’ve been blogging a little less &
A Pact to Myself: On Living More Read More »
Are you stuck in a rut? Feeling a little “blah” from the frigid weather? Feeling like straight up crap? Heck, I totally was all of the above last week. I think I cried approximately 3 times, and I was completely “on edge” about everything. I was under a lot of stress. I was sad. I
Do Good, Feel Good: A Lesson in Spreading The Love For a Better You Read More »
I’ve seen people tackle goal-setting in many different ways. Some write down very clear, concise goals and others (like myself) enjoy setting intentions. This year, I have been thinking long & hard about what I want 2014 to be for me, and what kind of legacy I’d like to leave behind. Who do I want
Yesterday, while grocery shopping, I couldn’t help but check out the grocery cart of the woman behind me. I am oddly overly interested in what other people are buying at the supermarket, as I imagine some women are interested in what others are buying at the mall. What can I say? I love food. Anyway,
My Letter To The Woman Behind Me In Aisle #5 (And My Defense of Real Food) Read More »
[smile! no you don’t have to give up your fave foods to lose weight!] Usually one of the first steps people take when trying to lose weight and create healthy changes is eliminate “bad” foods or eat less. Cut out chocolate. Eat less meat. Give up soda for good. Skip lunch. Heck, during my years
Healthy Habits: Why Eating More Can Actually Help You Reach Your Weight Loss Goals Read More »
