In December, as I started thoughtfully considering what I wanted the next year to be, I knew I wanted it to be different, and knew it was also going to be challenging.…
Mindfulness & Spirituality
Living in the Now: How and Why to Focus on the Present Moment
Living in anxiety of not having enough of something often means we’re fixated on a future we can’t control. This could be time, money, or anything you might feel you lack. Feeling…
Becoming Your Own Biggest Fan: 7 Steps to Find Self-Love
It’s hard to stay out of that comparison trap we often find ourselves in. We see what others have and want to measure ourselves against something unrealistic. We often hear the internal…
15 Self-Care Ideas That Aren’t Bubble Baths or Face Masks
Before we get into the list, let’s just get one thing straight: there is nothing wrong with enjoying a face mask or bubble bath. It’s just that not everyone enjoys them or…
Why Sedona is the Perfect Girls’ Trip Destination
Whenever I think about starting off the New Year, I do my best to try to go somewhere to help me feel true gratitude for the past year, and plan for the…
What is Hypnotherapy, and What is it Actually Used for?
Hypnosis isn’t a cheap party trick or a tool used to coerce people into doing things they wouldn’t normally do. 2017’s satirical thriller Get Out paints a pretty terrifying picture of hypnosis—involving (spoiler…
The 3 Mantras That Help Me Stay Happy at Work
“Why are you so happy all the time?” This question comes up a lot while I’m at work, from people that have just met me, to people that have known me for months…
What is Reiki Energy Healing, and How Does it Work?
A year ago, I’d never even heard of Reiki energy healing. Over the past six months, this ancient practice has made its way into my life through podcast mentions, friend’s testimonials, social…
Meditation Doesn’t Work the Way You Think it Does
When I first began my daily meditation practice just over a year ago, it was because of a book—The Surrender Experiment by Michael Singer. Singer details his journey of recognizing that he…