Three themes have come to mind during this reflection: rest, creativity, and comfort are just as essential as, hustle, wealth and productivity to well-being
As trees prune 🍂 so must we…
According to Britannica.com, autumnal leaf drop is a form of self-protection. Dropping leaves gives the plant a fresh start in the spring, and the nutrients from decaying leaves are recycled to help grow the next leafy generation. If trees haven’t taught us enough, autumn leaves are not simply blown off…
Microjoys! Finding peace in pieces
In the words of Cyndie Spiegel author of the book Microjoys. “Microjoys are the hidden wisdom, long-ago memories, subtle treasures, and ordinary delights that surround us: A polka-dot glass on a thrift store shelf. A dear friend’s kindness at just the right time. The neighborhood spice shop. A beloved family…
5 Books 📖 that Deepend my Perspective this year
The definition of Perspective is a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view. Each Author from the books below have very different lived experiences from me. Their first-hand account allowed me to step into the shoes of another, if only for a brief view of…
23 Day Digital Detox
Recently, I signed up for a digital wellness class. Not only was I more interested in hearing from an expert in this area, but also assessing my digital wellness level. I conducted a bit of research and found digital divide, equity, even detox had wide-ranging definitions. Each definition a “digital…
International Friendship Day- join a group!
The International Day of Friendship, is not another holiday… there’s actually quite a bit of meaning behind it. The International Day of Friendship was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities…
PCP, OB, RDN? Why Nutrition Services should be routine 🍎🥒🥔🥚
Let’s start with being clear, I am not recommending a a Nutrition Expert replace routine providers (PCP, OBs, ect…). Through the course of my own journey, I realized adding a Nutritional expert can compliment the routine equation. Hence this is where my story begins….. In Fall of 2022, I was…
Fail Fast 🏃🏾♀️
“Outliers are those who have been given opportunities — and who have had the strength and presence of mind to seize them.” – Malcolm Gladwell This blog post could be 10 pages long if I listed each failure of the last 5 years. You could say I’ve somewhat perfected the…
10 Self-Care Tips for Meeting-Heavy Days
This post is a quick reference tool as a reminder to care for yourself in meeting heavy days. The tips below are not researched, but crowd-sourced from colleagues, husband, and friends. I hope one or two helps you! 1. Keep water 💦 near you. I personally like to make a…
Mindfulness, Productivity and Ecotherapy?
To change the outside the inside must be addressed first. In healthcare, burn out is very real. There are 3 connected concepts I’ve learned over the course of business life. 1. My spirit plays a role in business resilience. 2. Mindfulness builds My spirit. 3. My productivity improves when I’m…