The Write Way to Self Care
Since I was a kid and have always loved words (#englishprof). Writing was a source of outlet for me since I was really young. I used to rewrite animal fun facts, provide written commentary on characters I read in books, and make up stories of lonely kids and dogs finding each other. Clearly I wasn’t the most fun child to have a play date with lol
Writing back then was a way for me to do something with my weird and often wild imagination. Writing took me to places deep within and far outside myself. As I got older, I realized I had ideas and feelings that I didn't know what to do with. Many times, writing was what saved me.
It was a way for me to feel less alone and to look inside for the answers rather than be confused by what advice was being offered around me.
To this day, I use journaling to see my feelings on the page and move the heaviness (or inspiration!) inside so that I can focus on better feelings.
I’ve truly seen the...
Simple Self Care Tricks to Gain More Time In Your Day
As someone who goes nonstop most days from 5am to 9 or 10pm, I know how crucial it is to use every moment and get things checked off that ta-da list! But how often do you find yourself staring at your screen, forgetting what you were working on? Or flipping from instagram to facebook to email back and forth without actually completing a task?
Yep, been there!
I’ve read books from all the productivity gurus, taken courses from some of the best experts, and, still, I catch myself with my eyes wandering and my inbox growing.
That is until I started using my Self Care Framework to hone in on what makes sense: mindfulness as a means to productivity.
The Framework has helped me to manage working a 9-5 job and building my self care empire without sacrificing sleep or sanity. The key is that mindfulness--the BEING not the DOING--is imperative to long term fulfilment and productivity since it creates space to have...
HOW TO WAKE UP EARLY + PLAN YOUR PERFECT MORNING
Having time for yourself in the morning could be the difference between a good day and a great day!
I think you might be ready for the up-level!
Let’s Plan Your Perfect Morning!
Creating a morning routine for myself was a gamechanger as I was building a business.
It was even more integral when I was working through some personal healing.
“Life is getting up an hour early to live an hour more”
Waking up early continues to be one of the keys to my success, including the ability to happily manage my numerous responsibilities, passions, and dreams.
Because I spend a lot of my day giving to others—teaching at the college, holding space in a yoga studio, nurturing my community—it has become a priority to find quiet, solo time.
Mornings, for me, are what enable me to remain focused on my WHY and move towards my dreams.
I am more mindful and in momentum when I wake up early.
