A few weeks ago, Emily wrote about her tips for getting out of a funk. In it, she provided some actionable items that have helped her change her mindset and kick her motivation into gear. Admittedly, I have found myself in a funk these last few weeks and turning to Emily's advice for inspiration. However, … Continue reading Finding Yourself When You’re In A Funk
It can be hard to understand what someone is going through when they suffer from intense anxiety or an anxiety disorder when it's not something you've experienced before, but sometimes the best-intended advice and support isn't always what's best to say. Below are some suggestions for what not to say, and some things that might … Continue reading What Not To Say To Someone With Anxiety… And Ways To Help
I am a total grudge-holder… it is one of my biggest flaws. When somebody or something upsets me, I have a hard time letting it go. Now when I say “letting it go” I mean it on a deep level. It is pretty contradictory but another one of my flaws is that I hate confrontation. … Continue reading 4 Strategies For Learning How To Let Go
Last March I lost one of the most important people in my life... my Aunt Margaret. I wish it were easier for me to put into words who she was and how she impacted my life but I still can't. The best I can do is to point you towards a piece that I wrote … Continue reading The Value Of Sadness: How My Hardest Loss Became My Greatest Purpose
This week I was struggling to come up with something to write about. Nothing that I was reading sparked a meaningful topic, I had no tasty recipes to post, no lifestyle or beauty tips to share; I simply felt uninspired... which I'm sure is a feeling that anyone who writes on a regular basis can … Continue reading This Is What Happens When I Ramble…
This week I spent my afternoons reading The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff. For those of you who have never heard of it, it is a wonderful little book that illustrates the ideologies of Taoism by presenting them within the world of A.A. Milne's Winnie The Pooh. The book is a short, quick read, … Continue reading The Tao of Pooh, The Tao of You
It has been somewhat hard to adjust to normal life after returning from my month away at yoga teacher training. Being at training I was immersed in one of my passions. Being back, I have to find a way to balance that passion with work, other hobbies and everything else life brings. This has made … Continue reading Living Authentically
