Embrace Aging
Recently, I got my first pair of prescription glasses after a long while of harassment from my husband, telling me that I needed glasses. I knew he was right, but I resisted. Why? If you cannot see, you cannot see, which can happen at any age. But full disclosure: I do not look my age. I do not have gray hair or many wrinkles, and my spirit is young. So, although I always proudly tell people my age, I know I do not look it.
Valentine, Galentine, Self-Love
Valentine's Day can sometimes come with societal expectations and romantic pressures. Galentine's Day offers a break from these pressures, allowing friends to enjoy a day focused on friendship without conforming to traditional romantic gestures.
Let's take it a step further.
The Reset Movement
The heart of TRM lies in aligning six key areas of our lives: Mood, Health, Schedule, Relationships, Sleep, and Productivity. Picture a life where everything is in balance, where you feel energized, fulfilled, and in control.
Even more incredible is that TRM isn't just a course – it's a supportive community of people facing similar challenges. We all know that having someone to share our journey with and hold us accountable can make all the difference. Peer support is a cornerstone of TRM, and together, we'll motivate each other to make positive, lasting changes.
Our Brain in Burnout
It's easy to convince yourself that you can push through the physical symptoms that accompany burnout, whether you're a busy mom or entrepreneur. With people relying on us and endless problems to solve, many of us feel we don't have the time or space to pause and deal with our stress and exhaustion.
How Self-Aware Are You?
We all have varying degrees of self-awareness, which often shift as we experience more life. But for the sake of this process, let's discuss six signs that alert us to the possibility of low self-awareness.
Why we need to be Self-Aware
Self-awareness is the ability to identify how our thoughts and feelings influence our behaviors. To be self-aware, we must understand our emotions, behavior, and thinking patterns. What are thinking, behavior, and emotional patterns? I am glad you asked!
Creating Moments
Our lives are so busy pursuing and maintaining that we often forget the importance of being. In my house, we often will have "Wellness Weekend," "Focus Friday," or "Sleepy Saturdays." These days are nothing more than acknowledging and celebrating the everyday aspects of our lives.
New Year New Us
I hope the new year has settled peacefully. During this time of year, we hear a lot about making changes and improving our wellness. I believe it is because of how we end the year that we start the year hyper-focused on making positive changes.
Joy
Finding joy in our lives can be difficult for many of us. Life consists of many made-up moments. Some moments are so unique that one can hardly believe they are happening, while others can make us wonder, "why am I here?" As the years go by and we gain insight and wisdom, we understand that every day is not remarkable. Embrace that knowledge but know that there are things that we can do to improve the joy we experience.
Self-Care is no longer an option….it is mandatory!
If you live on earth like me, you have noticed that many negative things happen everywhere we look. Everything from inequity in education to the opioid crisis to COVID to mass shootings… things can seem as though they are all bad.
Sleep Is REALLY Our Best Friend
Sleep has always been a critical ingredient to a healthy body. We know that our physical health can be significantly affected by lack of sleep. Our heart health, brain health, weight management, and immune systems are all connected to healthy sleeping habits. Less often discussed is how our mental health and productivity are also greatly influenced by the quality and quantity of our sleep.
I Can’t Breathe
Unless you have a medical condition, breathing is done mostly without effort. We do it every day, all day long, so of course, we know how… right? Wrong! I am here to tell you that our breathing techniques are inadequate. Of course, it is enough to keep us alive, but is our technique promoting the relaxing benefits that appropriate breathing can bring? Only you know.
Time Out!
A Time-Out is nothing more than some space to be still. Be still and reflect on how you can bring more balance and calm to your life. When we are stressed and tired, it can be difficult to figure out where the imbalance lies and what to do about it.