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It’s no secret that I love to read. Some find it hard to believe that as a busy mom I find time to read twice a day. Books are literally the bookends to my day and my most valuable form of self-care. Each day I read personal development books as part of my morning routine and end …
Have you ever seen those commercials where women try to define motherhood in one word? Hugs. Love. Emotion. Roller-coaster. When I was pregnant with my baby, those commercials made me tear up. Today, as the mother of a 4-year-old, they make me throw up. Vomit, that’s a good word. Exhaustion. Frustration. Self-doubt. These are much …
Personal development guru, Jim Rohn, said: “Learn to be happy with what you have while you pursue all that you want.” I can really appreciate this statement as I spent a number of years wrestling with the idea of contentment. We are told to be content with what we have; and while I am grateful …
Gratitude is an essential, but often overlooked, component of our mental health. Over the past few years, I have made important shifts in my mindset which include expressing gratitude every day. In doing so I have slowly seen changes to my health and well-being, and I want to inspire YOU to practice gratitude more so …
Do you express gratitude abundantly? Expressing gratitude makes us happier, healthier people, but often we get so wrapped up in the day to day that we lose sight of small gestures of gratitude. To jump-start this movement, my friend Jenn, from the YouTube channel “Origami Twist” and I have decided to team up to help …
I love to read and I love to share great books with others, especially when they’re written by inspirational women. Every morning I spend time reading personal development books during my morning routine. It helps give me the motivation and inspiration I need to have a productive day. If you are just getting started on …
Many young women dream of a future that includes children. They picture sweet giggles, those first steps, hearing their baby say “mama,” dance lessons and sports practice, and an immeasurable amount of love and affection. But once those dreams become reality, the reality of being a mom isn’t always what we expect. Sure, we know …
I’ve been talking a lot about mindfulness lately. Talking about it is one thing, practicing it is another. It’s really hard to slow down and be mindful throughout our chaotic days with kids, but I make my best effort because I feel it’s so important for our children’s growth and health (as well as my …
Mindfulness is an important way to help your children with focus, self-regulation, self-awareness, empathy, and well-being. Practicing mindfulness from a young age will set your children up for success throughout their lives. To learn more about mindfulness and ways to incorporate it into your routine read my post on 5 Ways to Teach Your Children …
Mindfulness has become a popular topic, and for a good reason. As adults are becoming increasingly busy and scheduled, so are our kids. We are constantly running from one activity to the next sometimes with little time to sit down and enjoy a meal together as a family. Taking time to slow down, be mindful …