Lifestyle, Mental Health, Movement

Sync Your Wellness: Use the Sun to Move and the Moon to Feel

Our energy shifts with nature, so why wouldn't our wellness routine?! Here's a fun concept: the sun guides movement and the moon guides emotional work. I started to sync physical activity with daylight patterns and shadow work with lunar cycles. It's really transformed how I show up for myself. Sun-Based Movement: Summer: Long runs, outdoor… Continue reading Sync Your Wellness: Use the Sun to Move and the Moon to Feel

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

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

Healthy Habits, Mental Health

Own Your Emotions: The Daily Check-In That Changes Everything

The Daily Check-In: A simple 5-minute emotional check-in that helps you express feelings honestly without blaming others or spiraling into self-criticism. Most of us either bottle up emotions or let them explode... both hurt our relationships and well-being. The middle ground is taking ownership of your feelings while staying accountable, without dragging yourself or others… Continue reading Own Your Emotions: The Daily Check-In That Changes Everything

Getting Started, Healthy Habits, Lifestyle

Lifestyle Choices for Better Health: A Practical Guide

Here's a balanced approach to nutrition and lifestyle that focuses on scientifically-supported health benefits: Dietary Recommendations 1. Increase nutrient-dense whole foods Emphasize fruits (like berries, apples, and avocados), vegetables (such as broccoli, spinach, carrots, and leafy greens), and plant-based proteins like lentils and chickpeas. These foods provide essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants, and other beneficial… Continue reading Lifestyle Choices for Better Health: A Practical Guide

Easy Recipes

6 Easy Plant-Based Recipes: Med Plates, Tofu Burgers & More

Some recent plant-based creations! I love keeping meals clean, simple, and bright - screenshot for your next dinner date or weekly meal prep! 1. MED PLATE 1 avocado, tahini, pico de gallo, coconut yogurt, green olives, sourdough 2. RICE BOWL jasmine rice, tofu, avocado, pico de gallo, green olives, honey mustard 3. FLATBREAD tahini or… Continue reading 6 Easy Plant-Based Recipes: Med Plates, Tofu Burgers & More