We talk a lot about nourishment around here in the form of food and nutrition, but today I’d like to focus on a lesser-known category of nourishment known as: Primary Foods. Despite what the name says, these are not foods per-say, rather the things that bring us nourishment and peace at a spiritual and emotional […]
Emotional Detox Strategies Every Woman Should Know
Does life feel too hard too often? Do you experience regular feelings of exhaustion, low-grade anxiety, anger, lack of self-worth, stress, and guilt? “I can’t enjoy myself anymore, I just feel worried all the time.” “I can’t be everything to everybody.” “How am I supposed to work full-time and take care of the house, kids, […]
5 Little-Known Causes of (and solutions for) Mama-Burnout
This article is dedicated to all you mamas facing the energy-sucking, mood-killing, soul-draining condition hereto known as: mama-burnout. Maybe it started with your post-partum recovery and the serious sleep deprivation that came with the birth of your first child. Or perhaps you’ve felt run down and irritable as your children reach puberty and you approach […]
An Easy Fix for Holiday Burnout
Happy New Year everyone! If you’re anything like me, you LOVED the holidays…and are kind of happy they’re over. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely relish our annual festivities and time spent with family and friends. But… between all the holiday parties, kids on winter break, shopping, phone calls, guests, bizarre weather, gift wrapping, meal […]
How to do a digital detox and keep your day job
Do you ever question your dependency on digital devices? I’ll bet if you’re over 30 (aka: born unplugged), work at a computer all day, or have children you probably have. Perhaps you’ve caught yourself sneaking away during meals for a quick peak at your favorite social media channel… …or noticed how your mood changes after […]
How to Live to be 100: The Artful Science of Longevity
This summer I came across a life-changing article by one of the world’s longest-serving physicians and educators, Dr. Shigeaki Hinohara. At age 104 Dr. Hinohara is somewhat of a legend in the medical field, and his article outlines what he believes to be his “secrets” to longevity. Some of his advice makes a lot of […]
