I remember when I felt overwhelmed and exhausted by taking on too much. People I cared about would ask for favors, and I said "yes" every time, afraid to let them down. It felt noble at first, but soon, I questioned my own needs and felt drained. Sound familiar? Many of us have been in … Continue reading Setting Healthy Boundaries for a Balanced Life
In our world, hustle is often synonymous with success, and it's easy to find ourselves wearing "busy" as a badge of honor. We praise ambition, celebrate overwork, and push ourselves to the limit—often without stopping to ask why. It’s a cliché, yes, but one that many of us live by without a second thought. There’s … Continue reading Rethinking Productivity: When Ambition Becomes a Trap
There's one emotion that often lurks in the shadows, silently draining our vitality quicker than a vampire who’s been on a diet: shame. It's a powerful feeling that can significantly impact our health and energy levels, yet it's rarely discussed in our wellness conversations. SHAME & THE BODY Did you know that shame actually triggers … Continue reading Reclaim Your Energy and Address Shame Effectively
In the teaching world, sometimes stress feels like a badge of honor—like you know you’re a good teacher if you’re stressing about meeting all your students' needs, dealing with disruptive behavior, wondering how you’ll cover all the material in time, and having a mound of grading to tend to. But that mindset shifted dramatically after … Continue reading Transform Stress: A Holistic Approach to Boosting Energy
Picture one of your favorite meals. Now, imagine the hands that prepared it and the mouths it has fed. Food isn't just fuel; it's connection. Think about the stories of family, love, and tradition intertwined in your favorite meals. As things get hectic this week, let's celebrate the joyful role food plays in our lives—from … Continue reading Celebrating the Connection of Food and Family
Today, we’re closing out our series on rest with a topic that might sound like an oxymoron at first—Social Rest. Unlike other types of rest, which focus on turning inward, social rest is about renewal through meaningful connections with people who uplift, support, and truly understand you. What is Social Rest? Think about the last … Continue reading Understanding Social Rest: How Connections Impact Your Well-Being
First things first—how did adding physical rest go last week?This isn’t a rhetorical question—I really want to know! If you struggled to incorporate rest, my inbox is open, and I’d love to hear about your experience. Like any new habit, adding physical rest to your routine takes time, patience, and consistency. Think of it like … Continue reading How To Embrace Mental Rest (Without Feeling Guilty)
Hormonal fluctuations, societal pressures, and body image concerns...oh my. Let's take an integrative approach to stress management.
If you're a high achiever navigating the relentless pursuit of success, join me in exploring a different narrative—one that celebrates the wisdom of winter's pause.
Results can be deceiving, yet so many people won't work with a wellness coach unless that coach can promise results. I completely understand wanting to make a worthwhile investment, but here's the thing about results: Sometimes, we measure the wrong thing. For decades, I measured my health by the number on my scale. When that … Continue reading Results can be deceiving.
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