Whenever I face tough times I often turn to positive affirmations for solace and to help me stay more mindful. Are they really helping and how? Photo by Vlad Bagacian on Pexels.com 2020 has proven to be a pretty challenging year, so uplifting affirmations I repeat to myself over and over really do seem to... Continue Reading →
When I first came across the 1000 Hours Outside challenge a few years ago I found it overwhelming. As a mom wearing many different hats and an ever busy schedule, it just seemed unrealistic to aim for 4 hours outside every single day. But the more I tried to get the kids outside, the more... Continue Reading →
Do you have a love/hate relationship with cooking and working in the kitchen? You're not alone. As much as I love a home cooked meal and as much as I feel pride in a job well done, I struggle to consistently get in the kitchen to cook without it feeling like a tedious chore. We... Continue Reading →
Looking for new books to bring about peace, more mindfulness, inspiration, and possibly change the trajectory of your life? These 8 excellent reads promoting a more peaceful life have all of these characteristics and more. And they're each only between $8-$15! I have personally read each of these books and can attest to their meaningful... Continue Reading →
Have you ever wondered how your artistic tendencies affect your day to day life? Do you consider yourself artistic or think about exploring your creative side? It looks like it could be well worth the effort for all of us, for a calmer and more mindful life according to research. I am not traditionally "artistic"... Continue Reading →
One of the best ways to enhance your mindfulness practice is to keep a mindfulness journal. This will mean different things to different people, but in general it's a tool to help ensure you are more mindful throughout your day. You can keep a plain spiral notebook or you can buy a pre-designed journal with... Continue Reading →
Have you been hearing all about meditation and mindfulness practices but confused about the difference? You're not alone. Photo by Luis Fernandes on Pexels.com Are mindfulness and meditation really different? Are they equally important for a life of balance? How do these different practices affect the brain? These are all valid questions with varying answers.... Continue Reading →
Quick and simple mindfulness ideas 