Self-Care

teach your kids about self-awareness in the digital age

What is Self-Care and Why is it Important?

Defining self-care is easy because it’s the opposite of self-sabotage or self-control. To successfully achieve self-care, you must have a self-care plan. It’s through that structured plan that you’re going to be able to properly care for your very being.   Self-care isn’t just about brushing your teeth or combing your hair. Self-care is for […]

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MAKING READING EASY AND A CREATING A CONSISTENT READING HABIT

Making Reading Easy By Creating a Consistent Reading Habit

I’m pretty passionate about making reading easy to embrace and building a consistent reading habit that serves your life. Here are some things I learned on this journey… Half of American adults read less than 5 books in the past year, according to the Pew Research Center. When it comes to literature, consumption has fallen

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Teach your kids about online safety and self-awareness online.

How Can We Teach Kids About Self-Awareness in the Digital Age?

Who’s job is it to teach kids about self-awareness? The parent’s of course. So How Can we do that? So Sunday, July 24th is National Parent’s Day. Apparently, the fourth Sunday of July is Parents’ Day, a day established for honoring parents for all they do for their children and supporting them in their efforts

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how to stay positive when dealing with chronic pain

15 Ways to Stay Positive When You Have Chronic Pain

Two days ago, I threw out my back in the shower of all places. I think it was related to a jolt I took a few days earlier while jumping on a trampoline. If you tweak something and then just turn the wrong way, you can really put yourself out of commission. The last two

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Global Forgiveness Day - can giving yourself the gift of forgiveness set you free?

For Global Forgiveness Day, why not Give Yourself the Gift of Forgiveness

Is it weird that there is a Global Forgiveness Day? Nope! Let’s Discuss why. Did you know that July 7th is recognized as Global Forgiveness Day. Global Forgiveness Day  sometimes called National Forgiveness Day or International Forgiveness Day, encourage forgiveness as part of an element of personal health, personal growth and happiness.  You may be

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& tips for setting the seven main types of goals.

Seven Types of Goals We All Should Consider Making

What are Seven types of goals we should all be considering? It’s a funny thing, for some reason we all understands that goals are important to success, but for some reason, there are still relatively few people that actually set goals regularly and commit to them. I’m not sure why that is, but it seems

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Emotional Intelligence - understanding EQ is important

What is Emotional Intelligence (EQ), and Why Does it Matter?

Let me start this article by saying although there is something to be said for using a fake laugh to change your mood or attitude, putting on a fake smile to show up in the world if you are unhappy is NOT how I want you to show up. Deeply understanding your emotions is a

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Could being a better friend help end mass shootings? - be a better friend

Could being a better friend, partner, or neighbor, help stop mass shootings? Be a better friend!

If you’ve been following me for a bit, you probably know I’ve been pondering mass shootings for a while. A long while actually. I’ve also been exploring how to be a better friend, neighbor, and partner for a while also. I personally am a bit of an activist. I vote and am passionate about trying

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what does an enso zen circle mean?

The Ensō Circle for Modern Living and Why I love This Symbol

As we search to find meaning and purpose in our lives, certain concepts and symbols can help us. One of the most effective and useful ones to me currently is the Ensō Circle. You might have come across it by its many names, including the Zen Circle, Infinity Circle, Japanese Circle, Circle of Enlightenment, or

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Is Restlessness, DISCOMFORT, or PAIN While Meditating, NORMAL?

You have decided to start taking meditation seriously, but suddenly, it’s harder than you envisioned. Sitting still has become an uphill task, and at every turn, you are hounded by pain and discomfort. Is it normal to feel restless, pain, or discomfort as you meditate? The short answer is yes.  Everyone feels these mental and bodily sensations

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