Getting Started, Healthy Habits, Mental Health

Express Feelings Positively with the ‘I Feel’ Framework

Here are my notes for communicating feelings and needs to others in a productive, positive way: Instead of bottling up emotions or exploding in frustration, let's work on expressing our thoughts, feelings, and needs in a productive and positive way. This is one of my biggest weaknesses (continuing and never-ending improvement). It's been fun learning… Continue reading Express Feelings Positively with the ‘I Feel’ Framework

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What are your family’s top 3 favorite meals?

Our house loves rice, beans, and veggies! Cook em up, season to perfection, and eat up taco style, maybe make some quesadillas, or a classic rice bowl. Pita bread always hits and I love making homemade honey mustard (spicy brown mustard and pure maple syrup) or bbq tahini dressing (bbq sauce & tahini). We try… Continue reading What are your family’s top 3 favorite meals?

Healthy Habits, Lifestyle, Seasonal - Holidays

Stay on Track This Holiday Season Without the Stress

The holidays don't have to derail your wellness routine. The secret? Focus on consistency, not perfection. Instead of trying to maintain your exact pre-holiday habits or completely abandoning them, aim for 80% of your normal routine. Here's why this works: All-or-nothing thinking leads to guilt and giving up entirely. When you give yourself permission to… Continue reading Stay on Track This Holiday Season Without the Stress