The word self-care can sometimes be associated with trips to the nail salon, shopping for a new outfit, or indulging in a deep tissue massage. Not that there is anything wrong with an occasional treat yourself moment, but there are simpler ways to practice self-care that are truly more valid to its purpose and won’t… Continue reading SELF-CARE
This past weekend, I visited a friend that lives in Sonoma County. As a fun day activity, I had the pleasure of visiting one of their favorite places; a pottery studio. It was located in the most tranquil property. The weather was nice and crisp, the trees had autumn colors and it was a perfect… Continue reading Throw Some Clay
I remember taking a Sunday morning Yoga class and the instructor saying something along the lines of re-framing Sundays as the beginning of the week versus the end. I thought to myself, “Excuse me, WHAT?” He proceeded to explain that we often do not appreciate Sundays to their full potential and we compromise them by… Continue reading Sundays, The First Day of the Week
What is wellness? The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) defines it as “Wellness is being in good physical and mental health.” (2017) SAMHSA shares the concept of wellness consisting of eight dimensions that make up one’s physical and mental health. Because all eight dimensions are linked to each other, challenges in one… Continue reading Wellness
