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After Birth: The Challenges of Navigating Motherhood
Navigating motherhood is sort of like flying an airplane through a thick and foggy barrage of clouds. Most people really don’t know which direction is up or down, right or left. After giving birth to a precious little baby may seem like an obvious time to be beaming as a parent. And, you probably are…
Read MoreMindfulness: 10 Reasons Why It’s Great for Mind and Body
If there was a simple way to improve your mind and body, would you do it? The good news is that there is a simple way! — It’s called mindfulness. Although it has taken the internet by storm, the practice of mindfulness has been around for centuries. What it all boils down to is living…
Read MoreSelf-Discovery: Why Unleashing Your Potential Is So Empowering
If you’re like most people, then you want to know your purpose in life. You want to know why you’re here.Self-discovery is a very important step toward unlocking who you are and who you’re meant to be.Uncovering your own depths will encourage you. It will awaken a new sense of excitement inside you. But self-discovery often…
Read MorePregnancy & Passion: 6 Ways to Keep Your Intimate Relationship Alive and Enjoyable
Planning a pregnancy with your partner can be both fun and exciting. It’s no surprise that most couples look forward to the intimate relationship involved in pregnancy planning, too. When conception takes longer than expected, though, that initial spark can quickly fizzle out. This lack of luster opens the door for obligated sex. Let’s be…
Read MoreWinter is Coming – 6 Ways Mindfulness Practices Can Light Your Spirit
The approach of winter months may cause you to dread more than just colder weather. If you’re like others who face seasonal depression, the cool breezes provide a nasty reminder that a long battle may await you. However, you can lessen the struggle with a good strategy. Although winter is coming, there are several ways…
Read MoreStressed Out? – How to Bring Balance and Peace Back Into Your Life
As you navigate through life, do you feel balance and peace?Or, instead, do you feel more like a leaf looks on a very windy day? – Disheveled and stressed.If your balance and peace have danced away from you like that wind-blown leaf, it’s time for a change. Of course, nobody can rearrange your schedule or…
Read MoreYou Have Value! – How to Discover What’s Truly Amazing About Yourself
Think back to the last time you’ve read an article, watched a video or show, or saw a picture of a person you thought was completely amazing. Was it because of their accomplishments in life? Their creativity? Their beautiful voice or their gorgeous body? Or maybe their intellectual prowess? Did you think, “Wow… they’re incredible!”?…
Read MoreBeing Mindful in a Harried World – 5 Tips to Stay Focused on the Right Things
Stress abounds in this world. And far too often, we let ourselves be swept along with it. Consider for just a moment: Do you have the habit of multitasking—at work, at school, at home? Do you really think that makes you more productive? Does social media add to your daily stress and encourage distraction? How…
Read MoreReclaiming Joy: 3 Ways Your Authentic Voice Can Empower You
We live in an image-obsessed society. More than ever, we present a carefully curated image of ourselves at work and on social media. Because of this, you too may have created the perfect Instagram-ready lifestyle and play the part of an ambitious member of corporate America. But what happens in the process is that you…
Read MoreStop Forking Yourself. 10 Tips to Mindful Eating
I think it’s safe to say we have all been guilty of once or twice filling up on food to cover up our feelings. Whether you find yourself feeling sad, anxious, or even stressed, we can so often turn to food to help us feel better. This leads to worse feeling thoughts about ourselves. It’s…
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