Five years ago, I couldn’t have imagined the life I have now. Back then, my days were a blur of relentless stress, chasing lesson plan deadlines and juggling endless responsibilities that left me drained and disconnected from my needs. The turning point came when I realized something powerful: the chaos wasn’t just external—it was also … Continue reading Coaching for Balance: Strategies to Manage Stress
In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it's easy to get caught up in the frenzy and forget to be present. But Thanksgiving is a perfect opportunity to practice mindfulness in all aspects of our day, from preparation to the moment we sit down to enjoy a delicious meal. Let's break it down … Continue reading The Single Best Way To Transform Your Thanksgiving
Because I'd tell my 23-year-old self to stop thinking so much and get into the moment, I'd ask her to pay attention to what she sees and how she feels and to listen, smell, and taste intentionally. MINDFULNESS AS I'VE COME TO UNDERSTAND IT: There are many ways to practice mindfulness, but practicing in all different moods … Continue reading If you could go back and give a piece of advice to your younger self, what would you say?
We were talking about this in Culinary Confidence yesterday, and I had this lightbulb moment: Everyone needs access to this information! So here's the SparkNotes version...It seems counterintuitive, but it's true: Dieting is one of the primary reasons why people's weight climbs despite their best intentions, and it's not the product of failed willpower. How Dieting … Continue reading If you want to gain weight, diet.
Routines? Rituals? Isn't it all just semantics? Short Answer: Kind of. And to be completely honest with you, I don't care what you call it. What matters most is the intention behind what you're doing. Let's break it down. When I'm talking to clients about their routines, they usually bring up mindless acts - the things they "go through … Continue reading From Ritual To Routine: Making The Mundane Mindful
Calling all procrastinators! You won't find any judgement here when it comes to meal planning procrastination. If you've put off your Thanksgiving appetizer plan, I get it. There's so many moving parts that go into a big meal that it's easy for apps to go by the wayside which is exactly why I love this … Continue reading Thanksgiving Appetizer: Hummus with a Twist
If you're anything like me, most mornings you hustle out the door so fast that you're lucky if you remember to grab the coffee you brewed for yourself. 🤦 Some mornings will be like that, and that, of course, is ok. That's life. But whenever possible, consciously starting our morning with a calming routine we've … Continue reading Why Are Routines So Important?
Perspective really does matter. It's not just some old-school saying we should let travel through and out our ears. How often do we get caught up with what’s going on around us that we forget to focus on what’s right in front of us? When we pause to enjoy the present moment – what’s right … Continue reading Perspective Matters
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