For many, life is a hodgepodge of never-ending commitments. Yet few of us can be truly healthy or happy without regular periods of downtime. While there is nothing inherently wrong with busyness, those of us who over-commit or over-extend ourselves potentially face exhaustion and burnout. When you feel overwhelmed by your commitments, examining your motivation …
Life, in all of its fullness, is happening right now. While our thoughts are sometimes elsewhere, beautiful opportunities and moments are being passed over and lost to the flow of time. And though we cannot possibly fully experience each leaf that falls to the ground, sometimes we get so attached to reaching our goals that …
Does your current morning routine consist of hitting the snooze button four times and walking out the door five minutes later as you put on your shoes and eat a protein bar, all while checking email on your phone? From that point on, our entire day can feel like we’re always trying to rush and …
It’s 6 PM and you’re standing in the kitchen. Your brain is still racing from the hectic workday and your stomach is rumbling. Before you reach for the take-out menu or the microwave, take a minute to be more mindful about how you nourish your body. Cooking and Eating on Autopilot We’re all guilty of occasionally …
Yoga, as you probably know, is a series of stretches and poses that you do with breathing techniques. It offers the powerful benefits of exercise. No matter which type you choose, yoga is a great way to stretch and strengthen your body, focus your mind, and relax your spirit. If you (like me) are new …
You’ve got to love the weekend right? I know I do! During my childhood years, weekends used to be something special, they used to be sacred. Weekends actually used to be weekends – pure joy. Then it all got ‘lost’ in the grown-up world. So this year I am on a mission to bring back my …
At the end of the day, as the sweet, dark stillness of night beckons us to lay down our bones and rest, we find ourselves at a clear transition point: Behind us lies the previous day and all that has come before; ahead of us, dawn heralds the unfolding of all that is yet to …
I recently read an article; ‘To Make the Weekend Last Longer, Try Something New’ which inspired me to write this post; ‘Taking a Healthy Break’. The majority of us wait for the weekend to come so we can slow down, relax, spend quality time with family and friends and so on – BUT… How about we …
Many of us don’t know that how we start our day creates the physical state that pushes us through its entire duration. Most people wake up to an alarm, check their phone, check the news and grab a coffee. Is it any wonder we are suffering so much anxiety? We have barely opened our eyes …
If there’s one thing this year has taught me, it is simply this: “Life is what happens when we’re busy making plans.” I still remember the first couple of months, I was so excited about all the intentions I had set, all the plans I had made and all the other things that were ‘meant’ …
