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How to Create a Meditation Practice this Fall
Meditation is a healing practice that does so much more for you than just helping you toclear your mind. It can make you more mindful and grateful for the good things in yourlife, reduce stress, and help with your focus. Fall is a great time to adopt a meditationpractice. Know Why You Want to Meditate Before any meditation practice, it is always a good idea to set your intentions.Understand your own motivations and what is inspiring you to go on this journey.Meditating because someone else said you should or you were recommended to do itisn’t enough to keep this ritual going. You really need to understand its benefits andyour own…
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Are You Journaling Wrong? 5 Things to Check
Journaling is a wonderful practice that can help you find clarity, reach your goals, andfind your next direction in life. But if you feel bored with it, don’t know what to writeabout, or find that you aren’t being completely open and honest, you may be doing itwrong. While there are no rules with journaling, you could be unintentionally takingaway from the many benefits it provides you. 1. You Aren’t Enjoying the Process Do you find journaling to be extremely tedious, boring, or just not beneficial to you atall? If so, this might come down to how you are journaling and what mindset you are in.Take a few minutes to meditate…
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Slow Down this Autumn
Autumn feels very much like a fresh start, but it is also a great time to slow down and get some rest. Use this season change as an opportunity to consider your priorities, set intentions, and work on improving your productivity while also enjoying your life. Set New Intentions As the season begins, start setting some new intentions. You can use the previous months as inspiration for what changes you want to make and how you want your mindset to change. Write down what goals and ideas you had earlier in the year, and cross off everything you completed. You then might have some tasks you are no longer interested…
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Tips on Packing Essentials for Your Next Vacation
If you have been following my blog, you might have seen that my husband and I just returned from an anniversary trip to Mexico last month. Packing has always been a big deal with my husband in that he has always said that I needed to pack a bag that I could carry. It didn’t mean that he wouldn’t help me with my bags but I needed to pack my essentials for my vacation like I was always going to be managing all bags. It definitely helped me tune down my tendency to overpack! Packing for a vacation is not always easy. With so many things to take into consideration,…
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Essential Oils: Vanilla Pumpkin Diffuser Blend
If you love pumpkin pie, then you’ll appreciate this aromatherapy diffuser blend that contains all the secret ingredients that make this traditional American Thanksgiving dessert so delicious. But instead of consuming the calories, you get to breathe in your pie. Some say that pumpkin pie spice is an aphrodisiac. The science seems to support this, so diffuse this warming blend when you want to heat things up. A crackling fire, cozy pumpkin spice… now that’s nice! Vanilla Oil Healing Properties Amazing, intoxicating vanilla is more than just a yummy addition to your homemade baked goods. Its health benefits go far beyond the pleasant olfactory sensation you get when wearing your…
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20 Years of Marriage: Our Trip to Cabo
My husband and I have been married 20 years today. It’s been a fun, crazy ride and I wouldn’t trade any of it. I am looking forward to the next 20+! Trip to Cabo We started the celebration in Cabo last month! It was a free trip through one of my husband’s entrepreneurial opportunities. With the pandemic still going on, we planned to stay in place and not leave the resort much. Just relaxing by the pool or on the beach… We were also told that we would have to take a COVID test 2 days before departure since you have to have a negative test within 72 hours of…
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October Is Down Syndrome Awareness Month
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. All month, we are celebrating people with Down Syndrome. My daughter has Down Syndrome so I am going to share a few tidbits about her. My daughter likes to dance. She was a member of a cheer team at a gym. The team is specifically for people with special needs. I haven’t taken her back since the pandemic started but hopefully I can soon. She is taking dance at high school this year. I don’t know why I hadn’t thought of it before! She loves her big brother and has picked up a lot of his habits. She participates in programs at GiGi’s Playhouse,…
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Finding Positive Role Models For A Better You
Having a positive role model makes a big difference in your general outlook on life. It doesn’t matter who it is, or whether it’s one person or several. The important thing is they motivate and inspire you to do better. The value of finding positive role models for a better you is much more than having someone to look up to. It helps you live a more rewarding, fulfilling life. In this article, we’ll talk about the benefits of having role models. We’ll also tell you what makes a good role model and how they can help you build a successful life. The Importance of Having a Positive Role Model…
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De-Stress! Tips for Every Day
Achieving a work-life balance is tough. Some days you’re juggling your full-time job, trying to make it home in time for family dinner, and making sure the kids are ready for soccer practice. It can feel impossible to take some “you” time away from all of that but we’ve rounded up a few ways to find some peace every day no matter what’s going on at work or at home. There are many benefits of stress reduction such as improved concentration and focus, better sleep quality, decreased risk of heart disease, and other health problems like depression and anxiety. Take a look at these simple tips below in order to…
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A Few Tips for First-Time Flyers
We all know that flying can be a stressful experience. Since the world has opened up a little bit from the height of the COVID pandemic, many of us are doing a bit more traveling. I’m here to help make your first (or next) flight as easy and enjoyable as possible with my quick guide of tips for first-time flyers. These are reminders for lapsed flyers as well! In this blog post, there’s information on what to expect on your flight — from airport check-in, security screening, COVID rules, boarding the plane, in-flight service, and more. Booking Your Flight There are numerous ways to book your airline ticket. Because of…
