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Soothe Your Inner Busy, Hurry, and Worry

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Some of use live in a busy, hurried, and worry-filled world.  I have some rough news about this “world” that you may not want to hear. But I am ripping off the bandage on this one: Most likely we have created that world through our thoughts and perceptions. It’s usually in our own minds that […]

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8 Easy Tips: Time Management

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I would not typically consider myself a time waster (*cough* don’t ask my husband what he thinks).  But when it’s a task I do not feel super motivated to complete, I tend to get sidetracked with all the “oooh shiny” things in my world.  When it’s not a task I am not super excited to […]

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Ultimate Guide for Your Best Night’s Sleep

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Sleep is vital for you being the best and wonderfully vibrant version of you.  It is important for hormonal health (which can influence weight loss or gain), increases your immune function, lowers your risk of health problems such as heart disease and diabetes, increases overall vitality by slowing down the aging process, improves your thinking […]

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Calming the Monkey Mind: Breathwork and Meditation

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I had a little bit of Monkey Mind today.  A little bit turned into a big Monkey Mind.  What is Monkey Mind?  Monkey Mind is a Buddhist term meaning unsettled or restless, using the analogy of the busyness of a monkey—chattering away and jumping from branch to branch.  Sometimes our mind can feel this way […]

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Navigating Stress During Change

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  “Shelter in place”    “Self-Quarantine”   “Social Distancing” I doubt that I am over exaggerating when I say that collectively, we are freakin’ stressed out. We are preoccupied with the thoughts of safety for our selves, family, friends, community, world.  Consumed by reports, news, and social media feeds. Worried about bills and employment.  Paralyzed at […]

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