6 Essentials of Wellness
There’s no denying the great power of nutrition. I believe wholeheartedly in the power of food to both heal and conversely, to harm. Most wellness journeys begin with some sort of dietary shifts and this is a great thing! But health is built through lifestyle, not just diet, and nourishment comes in many forms. In order to look at health holistically and make bigger shifts for your health and life, there are some other key areas that need to be addressed. I believe that health and healing begin on the plate, but don’t end there.
Beating the Winter Blues with a Mindset Shift
Alright ya’ll. (Just been hanging with friends from the south, can you tell?) Since my last blog post, I’ve escaped this gray, frozen tundra twice. Once to celebrate a friend’s birthday and just this past weekend, for a wedding. I think I’ve regained enough sanity to push through until Spring. I think.
Anyone else struggling? I’m needing a bit of a pep talk to keep myself going for these final few weeks of winter and the result is this blog post. I simply have to view winter in a more positive light. Possibly…
Self Care: Necessity not Luxury
An empty lantern provides no light…
Now there’s some obvious truth. But we’re going to think about it a little deeper. If you want to think of it in the more cliché version “You cannot pour from an empty cup”, you may. However, cliché or not, Still. True. Here’s a little post about YOU being a lantern worth lighting (or, if you prefer, a cup worth filling!)
It’s just way too easy to put ourselves last, over-commit and mismanage our time, with the frantic pace of life sometimes. Whether we’re in a full-time position of caring for others, or working to…
What the winter solstice means for our bodies and our health
Happy First Day of Winter! It’s hard to believe, considering the below zero temps lately, but today is our “official” transition from fall to winter, the winter solstice!
By any chance have you noticed a shift in your body/mood/energy levels lately? I’m not going to lie, winter is my least favorite season. I’m just a warm weather kind of girl. Plus, I hate sweaters. And layers. And coats. Also, boots and gloves. And dry skin.
We don’t tend to pay much attention to the winter solstice when it’s already dipped into the negative temps and our focus is on the holidays, the celebrations, the shopping,…
Feed It Like You Believe It
Keeping it short and sweet this week. Summer’s winding down and my kids are only home for a few more days until school starts! Agh!
Anyway, I’ve been thinking lately….
I don’t think most people know how amazing they are. Otherwise I don’t think we would have the health crisis that we do.
I believe that in general, the foods we eat are a reflection of how we feel about ourselves and eating well is a form of self-respect. I’m not talking about the fun and necessary indulgences that are a part of celebrating and enjoying life. I’m not even talking about…
