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Breath Meditation

I’ve been practicing another way to meditate using my breath. Usually this is an afterthought or part of a yoga class. I’m not used to just focusing on my breath, but this has been eye opening for me. This has really helped me to feel more grounded in my body in a way that I haven’t been able to access with other forms of meditation. The only time I’ve focused on my breathing was during yoga class. Sometimes I’ll do deep breathing when I’m stressed, but not in a structured way. Previously I wouldn’t have understood why anyone would just

March 1, 2023

Art Journals

I’m taking a Skillshare class on Art Journals. I’m completely fascinated with this process, even as an art dabbler. I think I found a new hobby and want to suggest that you try this out. I can’t do justice to explaining everything here, but there are tons of videos on YouTube. As a non-artist this idea was intimidating, but I loved the idea of using my creativity to draw my thoughts and ideas, instead of always using words. I think that we can more easily access parts of ourselves that are hidden through art. You can be playful, creative, and

February 21, 2023

Relax At Home: Bath Therapy

Baths in the winter are nurturing for your mind, body, and spirit. It’s great to let go of the tensions of the day. Here are some tips that will help soothe your skin, hair, and body. Try one of these add-ons to your bath: Add a hair mask while you are soaking. This will deep condition your hair and is good for your scalp Add one cup of Epsom salt which contains magnesium and helps soothe your nervous system. Bath bombs add color, flowers, and scent to add novelty and fun. If you’re not a bath lover, you can use

February 13, 2023

Grief and Losing Your Appetite

When you are grieving or facing a deeply distressing situation, it’s totally normal to lose your appetite. During a season of grief, my appetite would come and go and I started to lose weight. Your body still needs nutrients to function so planning ahead for challenging times will keep you healthy. Have nutrient dense foods such as nuts and dried fruits to supplement your daily food intake. Set up a schedule. Don’t wait until you’re hungry in this situation. I found that I had to shift to a later lunch time to accommodate my new situation. Decide and choose a

February 6, 2023

Ways to Be Around People Without Socializing

I recently made an appointment in my calendar to visit a coffee shop so I wouldn’t have to socialize, but would be surrounded by people. I noticed that my appetite was better and I was in a better mood when I came home. This was something I missed, which was something I took for granted when I worked in an office. There are times when you don’t want to stay at home, but you don’t want to have long conversations. I’m a highly sensitive person and need to conserve my energy. When going through challenging times, grieving a loss, or

January 31, 2023

Winter Renewal

Winter is a wonderful time to listen to your body and transition to a more reflective pace where you can pause and reflect. Planning also requires solitude and time to think so this is actually the perfect time to do this. If everything feels more of a struggle at this time, then it’s a chance to reflect on what current routines are not working in your life. Here are tips to help you thrive:

January 4, 2023

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