YOGA: MY FIRST 30 DAYS

Let me start by saying, yoga is completely out of my wheel house AND my comfort zone. I was initially intimidated by trying yoga. I’ve only been exposed to it through the social media influencer lens – unnatural postures? complicated twists & turns? beautiful beaches? perfect toned bodies? ‘No way, I thought, I don’t have …

SUMMER TRY ON HAUL: EXPRESS

I caught the online shopping bug last weekend, especially when I saw “Extra 50% Off Clearance” on Express’ email subject line! I was iffy whether or not to look, but also remembered since gaining a little weight, I’ve been rotating the same frumpy & unflattering outfits that I’ve grown to hate this summer. But, I …

HELLO JULY: MONTHLY REFLECTIONS & INTENTIONS

I just looked back at my June Intentions post & was reminded this was my ‘What Will Be, Will Be’ month. Funny enough, when I was at yoga class this morning & the instructor had us align our exhale breath with the word ‘SURRENDER.’ Unconsciously, my thoughts zap & zapped to negativity – ‘surrender? that would …

I’VE GAINED WEIGHT & I’M OKAY

Well, the title says it all. I’ve gained weight. To be exact, around 40 pounds in one year. And it’s forced me to face some crippling insecurities and deeper issues that desperately need to be unleashed. I lived in my smaller body for three years. While my motivation to lose weight originated from wanting to …

TO SET LIMITS OR RISK A BURNOUT?

About a month ago, I had to be very honest with myself. I was not feeling like myself, I was constantly unmotivated at work. I ignored it at first, but then decided to actually sit down & take note of what my body/mind was trying to tell me. I said to myself  - “Set your ego …

HELLO JUNE: MONTHLY REFLECTIONS & INTENTIONS

My mantra for June is ‘What Will Be, Will Be.’ After having one of my May goals as 'Noticing More Opportunities', I quickly realized I was having a bad case of the 'What If's' every time a new opportunity popped up. For example, if I got excited by a new job application, I would think 'what …

INCORPORATE MEDITATION INTO YOUR EVERYDAY

This year I’ve been meditating everyday for 20 minutes; but sometimes there’s just NO time. I’ve found if I don’t do anything to create a momentary everyday, I become easily triggered, stressed, and anxious. And this is where “moderated meditation” comes in – I know, not a great name, but it’s all I could think …

GETTING UN-STUCK MAY REQUIRE CHANGE

One of the most difficult things about change is that we must let go of who we currently are – whether it be a habit, routine, mood, or viewpoint. Momentarily, we feel lost as we establish a new way of doing things. These past two weeks I’ve really been trying rise above the stuff that’s …

TALKING BRAVE: DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS

Sometimes things happen in life that we don't want to deal with. They’re complicated & sticky. It can be easy to stick our heads in the ground, let it sort itself out, and pretend we don’t need to have a conversation. We all know that is not the best way to do it, but there’s …

HELLO MAY: MONTHLY REFLECTIONS & INTENTIONS

Another month and another day to keep on keepin' on. I looked at last year's intentions & I feel like I've become a different person. Is this a period of growth? Figuring things out? I'm just infuriated. I know the only person who can make change is me, but why can't I just DO IT. …