Self-Care

I recently cleared out a storage unit that I’ve had for nearly eight years. It’s something I had intended to tackle for ages, yet consistently found excuses to put off. However, it was always in the back of my mind, and as the storage cost steadily increased over the years I felt a gnawing guilt to finally do something about it. So, I set a New Year’s intention to relieve myself of the unit and the majority of its contents. The reality is, I honestly didn’t know what I had in there anymore. I had a vague idea that there was some furniture, random items from childhood (such as old report cards, worn out dolls, and crafts from kindergarten), as […]

This winter I’ve been craving a sense of deeper peace and inner calm. It’s easy to get wrapped up in the stress and holiday rush this time of year. While at times it hasn’t been easy, I’ve become more intentional about finding time each day to ground into my body and connect with my breath. I also recently picked up a book about Hygge, which I’ve always been curious to learn more about. It’s so important that we learn to give ourselves permission to slow down and to feel good. The book that I picked up is called “The Little Book of Hygge” by Meik Wiking. It talks about how Hygge – the art of coziness, intimacy, and pleasure – […]

As we head into the fall season, my mind starts shifting towards the need for coziness, warmth, and grounding. I’ve been in the process of recreating and redefining the space in which I currently work and write in. Just as we often do spring cleaning heading into the warmer months, September can also be a great time to clear out clutter and reorganize. I’ve been thinking about the elements that help me feel clear-headed and peaceful so that I can feel more focus and inner connection. There are several easy ways to create a beautiful space that truly serves you.  A few things that really matter to me when creating a sacred space are to have a beautiful scent, inspiring […]