Now I know some may not agree, but I feel that sometimes I feel amazing when I can be a little selfish! 🙂 When is the last time you did something completely selfish? When was the last time you went out shopping with the intention of buying something for you (no matter how small the…
Tag: Wellness
Self-Care Sunday: Free for All!Â
Today I didn’t have a specific highlight for Self-Care Sunday, but I wanted to reflect on how hectic my week has been and how important self-care will be for me today. I’ve had stress, tension and all kinds of emotions coming at me from every direction this week, and it’s caused me to neglect some…
Self-Care Sunday: Take a Deep Breath!Â
When’s the last time you took a moment, paused what you were doing and took a deep breath? Think about it…been a minute, huh? Exactly! We all know life gets hectic and we don’t really take the time to just sit around and take a couple deep breaths and relax. Well, today is the day…
Self-Care Sunday: Removing Toxic People from Your LifeÂ
When you feel like there is an abundance of negativity weighing you down, sometimes you have to look to the people around you and determine if they are bringing toxic vibes to your life. If you find that they are, removing them is always the best option. Sometimes, this may include removing people closest to…
Self-Care Sunday Highlight: Unplugging
One thing that I haven’t done in a while that I plan on starting to do. Have you ever unplugged? By unplugging, I mean turning off your laptop and tablet, logging off all social media, putting your phone on Do Not Disturb or silent (even turning it off for that matter), and just secluding yourself…
5 Things I’ve Changed to Be Better
I recently listened to a podcast that was discussing change, and how each person has changed for the better throughout their life.  It made me sit back and think of 5 things I’ve worked towards or changed in my life to make myself become a better person. Pleasing People: I stopped trying to please everyone.  I used…
How to Combat Depression
Lisa Brown Alexander is the CEO of Nonprofit HR, the nation’s leading full-service human resources firm focused exclusively on the nonprofit sector. But despite her success, she was keeping something secret from her family, friends and colleagues. “I am a successful career woman who has battled with depression for five years.” Alexander’s book Strong…
Self-Care Sunday Highlight: Journaling
With everything that has transpired between 2016 and now, I have taken a more conscious effort into embracing more self-care techniques; just to make sure my mental, physical and overall well-being is protected at all costs (because if I don’t take care of myself, who will?). I have been wanting to do this for some…
REPOST: Mental Health MattersÂ
Just wanted to share this with someone who may be listening. Everyday, something traumatic is happening in the world. Whether it be in our careers, our personal lives, in society; there is always something that is captured in social media, in the news or right in front of you that jarrs your emotions and sends…
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