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An updated minimalist guide to self care Today is election day in the United States and, for many, this time has caused extra layers of stress and anxiety. I thought today’s post is a great opportunity to dust off an old blog that I wrote In 2014 about self-care. Self-care is one of the most […]

Falling back: How daylight savings impacts your sleep Sleep is one of the most vital activities we do to restore both body and mind. These days, many people are feeling overwhelmed and exhausted by daily life, and getting an extra hour of sleep might sound like a dream come true. It could also help reset

The link between hope and gratitude. Last week I wrote about hope and how it is necessary for our mental health. Today I want to continue our discussion by sharing the link between hope and gratitude! I think hope is what people are starving for and really looking for with all of their internet searches

Take care of yourself… mentally, physically, emotionally. In the last few months, so many of us have been feeling frustrated and restless. If you have been feeling this way, you are not alone. Many years ago, I felt similarly. I was feeling really stuck in my business and personal life. I needed to do something

Did you know there are five seasons? The 5th is cold and flu season. As our calendars turn over to fall, we begin to prepare ourselves for a new season: cold and flu season. This year, it is more important than ever to stay healthy due to extra concern about immunity and stress as it

Exercise and weight loss are NOT the same thing! The idea of achieving healthy weight loss is as important as ever. It is more important because we know that being overweight or obese increases your risk of being susceptible to COVID-19. One of my good friends shared this article about the relationship between weight loss and exercise.

We all need more TIME A few weeks ago, I stumbled across an interview with Jay Shetty. He was giving tips on how to handle stress during this time when things are constantly changing. I loved an acronym he used — TIME. I am going to give you the highlights from his interview or, if

Change your health, change your world. One of the amazing things about living in D.C. is that you can meet inspirational people that change the world at any time. Congressman John Lewis was one of those inspiring people that I got the chance to meet on several occasions over the years. I found him to

Here’s what I posted on Instagram today​ OMG! I did this in my yoga practice today. I actually had some hang time in the handstand! No assists and no wall for support! It’s a testament to practice and an inner strength that comes through when you need it!  (By the way…No that is not me.

Could stress be robbing your body of nutrients? Stress seems to be at an all-time high for so many folks right now.  The uncertainty of schools, jobs and our health has caused people’s stress levels to go into overdrive.  It is important to take a few minutes to think about your mental and emotional health.