There was a time when my mornings began with my phone in hand before my feet even touched the floor. Sound familiar? Notifications, news headlines, and social media updates flooded my mind before I had taken a single conscious breath. The noise of the world attracted my attention before I had connected with my own
Tea has been part of my wellness ritual for years. I grew up in a household, especially during visits to my grandparents, where afternoon tea was common, particularly on a chilly day. I also grew up watching lots of British television where characters had high tea set in English decadence, so perhaps that was a
There was a time when I thought mindfulness meant 30-minute meditations, elaborate journaling rituals, and always having the right crystals or incense nearby. But reality set in when those rituals started to backfire. Instead of supporting my well-being, they added pressure. I began to feel like I was failing at mindfulness. So, I stepped away
We all have different tastes when it comes to the voices we turn to for guidance, encouragement, or whatever aligns with our interests. For some, myself included, it is sports and life commentary like Bill Simmons, and for others, it is mindfulness and stories of growth, survival, and change. I honestly like the blend of
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I did not plan to give up drinking, but sometimes life hands you a moment that stops everything and asks you to truly look at yourself. For me, that moment was a car accident that changed the course of my life. It forced me to sit still, to face shame, and to ask myself some
After three years of sampling Moment drinks, I can officially state I am hooked to this brand and love the beautiful addition it has become to my wellness routine. Moment is a natural drink infused with adaptogens and botanicals…think of it as meditation in a can. It helps me reset, recharge, and stay grounded, especially
Lately, I have found myself waking up at 3 a.m. for no reason, or suddenly gloomy to bouts of hunger while the pants are feeling a tad tighter. And this is just a bit of what my body and mind are experiencing these days. After doing some research from the Mayo Clinic and having open
Some days, I am just not okay or chipper. Maybe it is the weather, a new life cycle, past life events, my period, lack of a good sleep or heck, maybe it is what it is, and that is okay. Society created a culture where anything short of constant happiness is seen as something we
I’m Debra Gudema, though some know me simply as Miss Deb; a writer, photography junkie, kindness advocate, art nerd, animal ally, and lifelong believer in the power of compassion and community service. My personal and professional work centers around personal growth, life-long learning, and service. I’m currently pursuing my doctoral degree in education, with a
As a woman, mom, wife, daughter, sibling and all the hats we often wear, some days life does not slow down. Between graduate school, work, family, personal goals, and everything in between, it is easy to feel like you are running on empty. A while ago, this never-ending hustle began to take a toll, not
As someone who loves starting my day with a warm cup of green tea, I have come to appreciate the profound impact it has on both my physical and mental wellness. Green tea is packed with antioxidants, offering a natural energy boost without the jitters associated with coffee. I do suggest sipping on it either