Sleep. It is one of the most important things we can do for ourselves. For our health, for our cognitive function, for our mood. Yet, according to the CDC, 1/3 American adults don’t get enough of it, and according to a Gallup poll 40% of Americans sleep only 6 hours or less. I’m not here […]
Wellness
Helping Children Deal With Big Feelings Through Age-Appropriate Meditation
This past year had been quite the doozy. We are coming up on a year of Coronavirus shutdowns and as we well know, that has really taken its toll oon us all. Just before shutdown I had taken a Mini-Me Yoga®️ facilitator class, to be able to run my own Mini-Me Yoga program for kids. […]
How to Manage Stress in Your Body in 5 Minutes or Less
Summer is not always the easy, care-free time that it once was. Now, I sometimes find myself wanting tips on how to manage stress when there are only 2-3 minute bursts of quiet. The craziness of summer, which for me includes my son being home from school, my husband running day camps, getting our warehouse […]
Everyday Blends Essential Oil Kit from Rocky Mountain Oils- Product Review
I recently received a complimentary Everyday Blends Essential Oil Kit from Rocky Mountain Essential Oils. They sent it to me so I could try it out and review it. This post is my honest review of that essential oil kit. First impressions As I excitedly opened my new essential oils kit (I’m a huge fan […]
The Best Essential Oils for Meditation
While I don’t believe that essential oils for meditation are necessary, I have found that adding essential oils to my practice really enhances it. I have used essential oils for meditation both by diffusing them, and by applying them to my skin. Both ways help my mind and mood.I tend to use the oils on […]
Nutrition vs. Diet Culture- The Ways Food Affects Your Mindset
What you eat and why you eat it can directly impact your mindset. The affects of food on your mindset can feel really complicated depending on where you are approaching the subject from. However, it doesn’t have to feel so overwhelming. I have both been the person who eats only junk and the person who […]