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Winter can be a "not so good" time of year for many.  It gets dark outside early and it feels like it's midnight when it's only 5pm!  This can really impact your mood and your approach to your day-to-day living.   Here are a few ideas that can help you get through these colder months: 1.Keep a gratitude list or journal.  This will help your thoughts stay more positive and help with self esteem amongst other things.  List 3-5 things daily that you are truly grateful for. It sounds cliche, but it really helps with mindset. 2. Get outside! I know the temps are cooler, but bundle up and get some fresh air.  It's so easy to stay cooped up in...

It’s the last long weekend of the summer and who doesn’t love a long, holiday weekend?? If you’re like most people summer has gone by so fast. With kids back in school and people returning to work, finding some “me time” has been difficult. Studies show that stress levels are definitely up. Let’s be intentional about taking some time this weekend to rejuvenate. Here are 6 things you can do to carve out some time to replenish your soul. Get a massage. It’s such a great way to relax, stimulate our senses and indulge in quiet time. Do a facial mask. And yes, men can do these too! Most masks should be left on for at least 10-20minutes, so this...

Keeping a positive outlook has become increasingly challenging these days. With everything happening in the news, everyday responsibilities and just plain 'ole living, we could all use a boost! So the question becomes, how can we tap into the power of positivity? How you see yourself and your surroundings make a huge difference to your thinking. Every time a negative thought crawls into your mind, replace it with a positive thought. This sounds difficult, right?  It definitely takes practice! Ways to practice tapping in to positivity:  See the positive side of every situation, even when you are surrounded by pure negativity. At least once a day, take a moment and think of 5 things you are grateful for. Use everyday...

We don’t need to mention how “unique” of a year 2020 has been! Many are wanting so badly for it to “just be over”. And as we are in the holiday season it’s been a struggle to stick with normal family traditions, gatherings and celebrations. But to know that we’ve made it this far is a blessing! We thought  we would provide some ways to relax through this season and prepare for the upcoming year. Relaxation is always a good thing, right? 😀 Here we go: 1. Create a new ritual, or two. Maybe it’s creating a bed time routine, a morning ritual, exercise time or a new way to spend family time. This is a great time of the...

Who would of thought we’d still be in a pandemic and quarantining in July?? We’ve been spending so much more time at home now! More than we ever expected at the beginning of the pandemic. And even on the holidays we are not celebrating in our usual way of family gatherings, BBQ’s and day parties. I truly believe that these unprecedented times have been somewhat of an invitation for us to get in tune with ourselves and focus on what’s most important. And part of that is taking better of ourselves. So I would like to offer some ideas for self care this holiday weekend.1. Get centered.  With everything going on in the world and new changes at home, many of us...