When Peace Feels Uncomfortable: Understanding and Overcoming the Discomfort of Calm
Peace, calm, and rest are often seen as the ultimate goals in life—states of being that everyone strives to achieve. Yet, for some, especially those who have grown up in environments filled with abuse, chaos, or instability, these states can feel anything but comfortable. When you've lived in a constant state of hypervigilance, where your nervous system is always on high alert, the quiet moments that others find soothing may trigger feelings of unease, anxiety, or even fear
5 Ways to be Mindful without Meditation
Although we all know how great mindfulness is for your mental health, sometimes, the thought of having to do a “mindfulness practice” or meditate seems like too much, or maybe it’s just not your jam. At it’s core, mindful practices are about being in the present moment, without judgement, letting things just BE. Today’s blog focuses on 5 simple ways to incorporate mindful practices into your everyday life without having to find extra time or energy.
Book Club: "Burnout: The Secret to Solving the Stress Cycle" by Emily and Amelia Nagoski
I think most of us would recognize periods of our lives when a deep exhaustion has settled on us, to the point where we feel numb, and every step feels like you are walking in deep, sucking mud. Burnout is a modern epidemic affecting many of us, especially as women juggling numerous roles and responsibilities.
Gentle yet Fierce – a Lesson in Self-Compassion
As a recovering perfectionist, I’m the kind of person who can be a little hard on myself when I don’t get things right. Maybe you’re a bit like me and the first person you blame when anything goes wrong is yourself. In these situations, it’s important to practice self-compassion.
Crafting a happy mind - The Therapeutic Art of Repetitive Crafting
As I was tidying up my house the other day (read: trying to find my couch so I could sit down), I found some finger knitting that my youngest daughter had been doing. It brought back memories, so just for funzies, I sat down with the ball of wool and started finger knitting myself. No end goal in mind, just the repetitive motion of my fingers over and over…
Rhythms vs Routines
Discover the transformative power of embracing daily rhythms in your life