I am so happy about the self-care revolution that has exploded online to teach us how to be more attuned to what it is that we need and, most importantly, not feel guilty about resting and addressing what our bodies, minds, or spirit need. On the other end of that it can be tempting to fall into a consumer culture of self-care, believing that you need to purchase this one thing to even have a well established self-care routine for…
Last year I closed a very important chapter in my life. My hubby and I sold our home in Maryland and made our way back home to Southern California. I grew so much while in Maryland. I got married to my main squeeze, moved away from home after graduation, started off my career, and so much more. Moving out of MD was a difficult chapter to close because we had everything we needed and were comfortable. I genuinely felt, however,…
Taking the time to identify your “why” and clarify your personal mission and values can feel like an overwhelming task. So why bother to even to take the time to identify any of these? You’ve been getting by just fine, right? As you grow and encounter new challenges, your personal mission, values, and “why” serve as a compass; keeping out enticing distractions that may derail you from what’s really important to you. In order to live life in a way…