Acknowledge Your Progress

Perfectionism is something that I tend to struggle with. I used to be shocked when people would tell me that they thought I had it all together. To me it felt like I was a mess! I went to bed with a running list (and sometimes I had an actual one) of things to do that I … Continue reading Acknowledge Your Progress

Mindful Meditation to Ease Migraines

I am one of the more than 37 million reported migraine suffers. I recently learned that I suffer from something called silent migraine as well as the more traditional migraine symptoms. Today I had a migraine with nausea, neck pain, dizziness and headache (just to name a few), but I had been having silent migraines for … Continue reading Mindful Meditation to Ease Migraines

Mind Map to Clear Your Mind

Do you ever get ideas. Like, LOTS of ideas. So many that it makes it hard to turn them off. It's hard to live mindfully and be present when your mind is racing. So sometimes you just have to get them out. That's where something called Mind Mapping can help. Unlike simply journaling (which is … Continue reading Mind Map to Clear Your Mind

My Absolute FAVORITE Aromatherapy Diffuser

  I really like to do my research before I purchase a product. Since I'm turning my home into my meditation (and hopefully yoga) studio I really wanted an essential oil diffuser that would make my home smell like a spa. I also wanted it to be attractive. What I didn't want was something in … Continue reading My Absolute FAVORITE Aromatherapy Diffuser

Different Types of Meditation and How to Overcome Practice Challenges

Did you even know there were different types of meditation? Maybe you tried meditation in the past and didn't like it. Don't give up! The benefits of meditation can be worth the time that you put in, but you're not going to follow any kind of practice if you don't enjoy what you're doing. When you … Continue reading Different Types of Meditation and How to Overcome Practice Challenges