Category: Inspiration

  • Mindful Monday

    Asking for Help Seeking help is a sign of strength because no one can manage everything alone. Build your support team. Identify individuals for: Words of encouragement Problem solving advice Physical discomfort Spiritual support Counseling Mentorship And, fun and laughter!             Reference Woo, J. (2023). 52 Essential coping skills. Mind…

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week It may not be Taco Tuesday today, but who says that we can’t enjoy a healthy, tasty taco any day of the week (or you can save this recipe for next Tuesday)!  The typical street taco is not always the healthiest option so I like to swap ingredients to make…

  • Mindful Monday

    Sleep On It When you want to shout that comeback, Sleep on it. When you think life is a wreck, Sleep on it. When you crave for a numbing bailout, Sleep on it. When you feel drained or burned out, Get some sleep!     *     Feeling very burned out (mentally and physically) in my persistent…

  • Mindful Monday

    Mindful Monday

    Take the Elevator Down Are you feeling overwhelmed?  It’s okay to feel overwhelmed, anxious, sad, depressed, confused, or simply blah. Life is a journey of a full spectrum of feelings, emotions, thoughts, and experiences. That’s what makes life interesting and engaging! It is often said, through our struggles and darkest moments, the light is found. But, in…

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Recipe of the Week With children returning to school for the new year, the days getting shorter, and the weather cooling, a cozy night baking cookies just might be an upcoming plan.  During my childhood, I remember countless nights in the kitchen with my Mom helping bake our family recipe, “cowboy cookies” with rolled oats,…

  • Mindful Monday

    Self-Affirmation Our thoughts and spoken words motivate our actions. What is a quote or affirmation that reminds you of how you would like to live your life? Write down this quote or affirmation and post in on your wall, bathroom mirror, refrigerator, or a place you look at each day. Say it out load everyday. …

  • Mindful Monday

    Mindful Monday

    Self-Compassion What do you need right now? What do you long to hear from others? Write 3 well wishes to yourself by filling in the blank: “May I __________.” Close your eyes, and say out loud these statements slowly to yourself. *If speaking out loud is not available to you now, write down the statements…

  • Welcome September

    Seek reasons to be hopeful this month.

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week What is your go-to breakfast item for those on-the-go mornings or quick-to-prep post-workout meals? When I’m short on time to prep my post-workout meal, I often prep overnight oats the night before for a healthy, nutrient-rich grab-and-go option. There are many different varieties of overnight oats to fit all tastebuds! From…

  • Wordy Wednesday

    Temporal Attachment We can think of attachment as it relates to people of things. However, we can also be attached to time.  Think about a situation you are in right now. It may feel like this situation will always be the way it is in the present time: our suffering or joy, our relationships, or our possessions…