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My Bookshelf Favorites

A few inquired what’s on my bookshelf and asked about the books that have made an impact on my journey.  In the following are a mix of texts that have taught me ways to cultivate self-awareness and joy through straightforward wisdom to readings that delight the psyche in a detectives land offering much-needed distraction from

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Infertility and my Story

This week is National Infertility Awareness Week, a time when many share their story. Here’s mine: Since 2016 my husband and I have been trying to conceive our second child. After many attempts the struggle became real. Before we considered alternative routes to enhancing our family or contemplating medical treatments, the lines “It will happen

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Podcasts for the Soul

This year I chanced upon four fabulous and meaningful podcasts that have super-charged my soul. From inspirational life stories to approaches on seeking joy, each podcast has my psyche ruminating over wellness philosophies and practices. Over the past three years, the wellness industry has blossomed twofold from authors and speakers to well-being products and methodologies

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Daily Positives & Being Alive

The dichotomy between living and being alive is grand. To live we eat, drink water, attend to our job, support our dependents and self, shower and recommence the next day. This cycle becomes a habit, a routine, and often rudimentary. Being alive is the higher aspect of living. Being alive is taking charge of our

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Finding Balance in Busy

We are always on the go from one thing to another, and before we know it, the day is over, and we are mentally preparing for what lies ahead. Was life always this turbulent? Has technology made it worse? Are we overworked by trying to achieve expectations set by our career or personal life? Is

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Tidy is the new Zen

From Marie Kondo to my pals over at DwellWell in NYC, one thing we all have in common is the joy of being organized. Being organized is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself and others.  Tidy habits and behaviors expand life efficiency, reduce stress and anxiety and increase those moments of calm

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6 Simple Ways to Clear Negative Energy

Kris Ferraro, an energy coach and contributing writer for Yoga Journal delves into six simple yet effective strategies to blocking toxicity and ensuring your space remains healthy and balanced. ————————————————————- How to clear your energy Before clearing any space, clear your own energy. Just as you regularly cleanse your body, it’s important to cleanse the funky,

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Hello, 2019.

And just like that it’s 2019. How was your 2018? My past twelve months were filled with lessons, challenges, opportunities for growth, learning, and embracing new skills. While I like what 2018 has taught me, I look forward to taking that new knowledge and strength into 2019. Learning never stops, growth never ends and with

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Detox Body Scrub

‘Tis the season for some extra TLC. When it comes to clean living and wellness, it shouldn’t make you go broke. So, tap into some of the products you have at home and embrace your creative side when looking for new bath supplies. The contents in this homemade salt scrub will flush out toxins, decrease

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55 Powerful Changes That’ll Improve Your Mental Health

You cannot expect to get better if you are not willing to make some changes in your life. As the famous saying goes, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results”. So, if you’re ready to finally make some changes to improve your mental health, take a look at our top

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My Daily Rituals

Many have inquired how I start my morning and maintain zen throughout the day. Truthfully, each day is a different day. While I cannot control everything, especially the weather, I try to manage what I can within reason. Morning: I start by journaling and then doing a meditation with lavender essential oil. I find it’s

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Adding More Zen To Your Day

Meditating, journaling, and tapping into our chakras has become the norm these days with an increase in wellness studios and mindfulness apps popping up left and right. Whenever we are faced with a challenge, the advice I hear is to stop, drop and meditate or to write until the brain is relaxed. Long before wellness became

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