5 Books that will Lift Up your Mood

5 Books that will Lift Up your Mood

The quarantine has me reading more than ever. I've always had an incline for reading, but I always made up excuses. A book oftentimes took me 3-5 months to finish, now I've been whipping one up in no time. With all this newfound time most of us have been restructuring...

List of my top podcasts [Spring 2020 Edition]

List of my top podcasts [Spring 2020 Edition]

Over the past few years, I have become a podcast addict. Listening to inspiring stories, uplifting voices, and industry disrupters have become part of my day-to-day. The wealth of free information out there is just mind-blowing. Each week I am filled with so much...

My Healing Journey in Nature

My Healing Journey in Nature

Tough times often make you realize that simple things are the things you miss the most and what you considered "essential" in life is really not. Priorities tend to shift and what used to be the norm no longer is, which can actually be a good thing. I've always been a...

I gave in and bought an essential oil diffuser

I gave in and bought an essential oil diffuser

Think about it as a small element of your self-care practice or a quick pass for your favorite spa. [show_shopthepost_widget id="3956643"] During these high-anxiety times due to the coronavirus, I am very grateful I bought an essential oil diffuser just a couple weeks...

Why sometimes traveling to the same spot is what we need

Why sometimes traveling to the same spot is what we need

Sometimes traveling to the same destination is exactly what you need. Growing up I always felt the urge of traveling and experiencing new things. I always knew there would be a point in my life in which I would check off bucket list places. But as I get older, this...

Benefits of unlearning not to speak to strangers

Benefits of unlearning not to speak to strangers

How often did we hear don't speak to strangers growing up? I would say very often! There is definitely some value to this statement, but as I grow older the more I catch myself trying to get out of that mindset. Speaking to strangers is actually amazing! It's an...

Do What Makes You Happy

Do What Makes You Happy

Shouldn't that be a given? Shouldn't we always be doing what makes us happy? The answer is: yes and yes. Unfortunately, that is not the case for many --- including myself at times. We tend to let people's opinion obstruct our plans/vision. We have to understand an...

Why You Must Be Celebrating Yourself

Why You Must Be Celebrating Yourself

Lately, I've been guilty of focusing on my flaws and not highlighting my successes. I've been super hard on myself and forgetting to celebrate my achievements. Small or big, they are achievements. Reaching milestones should always be a reason for celebration. I...

You Can Find Meaning Even in Tasks You Don’t Enjoy Doing

You Can Find Meaning Even in Tasks You Don’t Enjoy Doing

Not every single part of our job [or even life] is fun, unfortunately. We tend to fantasize about the road ahead but realize throughout the journey that the steps can be daunting/boring. Been there, done that. Why don't we change the narrative? It's all about our...

Think Big, Start Small

Think Big, Start Small

Think Big, start Small. Sometimes easier said than done.Focusing on the bigger picture typically inhibits us to move forward. It tends to intimidate us to take the first step --- at least in my case. Lately I have been writing down my goals and then roadmapping my way...