Mindfulness Tips

How to Stop Resisting What’s Good for You (and Actually Stick to Healthy Habits)

September 18, 2018 by Lauren Leave a Comment

There are certain self-care practices that, when I’m doing them daily, make me feel grounded and stable. But sometimes, even though they’re so good for me, I find myself stopping them completely and struggling to start again.

One of them is meditation. (I recently wrote about how meditation makes me anxious.) Another is yoga. Others are daily journaling, intentions/affirmations, listening to music, or simply giving myself time to be bored.

But lately, I’ve been exploring why I stop doing some of these things—and after digging deeper, I’ve started them up again and am really benefiting from it.

So in this article, I’m covering why I think many of us struggle with this and how to stick to healthy habits the right way. First, let’s look at some possible culprits. [Read more…] about How to Stop Resisting What’s Good for You (and Actually Stick to Healthy Habits)

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How to Do Self-Care When Your Mind is Overwhelmed

July 25, 2018 by Lauren 1 Comment

I’m gonna be honest — I’ve been having some rough days recently.

And I wish I could say why, but the truth is, I’ve just felt off. Caught up in my own head.

Lonely.

Sometimes very, very down.

Over the years I’ve learned this can hit me when new things are happening and I’m feeling overwhelmed.

For example, I’m moving to a new home in a few days. I’m also planning a wedding, which is super exciting, but there’s a lot to think about.

I’m also dealing with fluctuations in the effectiveness of my ADHD medication that is frustrating when it comes to my work (maybe I’ll elaborate on that more in another post).

I’m sharing this because I’ve learned in times like this, the meaning of self-care is a little different. [Read more…] about How to Do Self-Care When Your Mind is Overwhelmed

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25 Inspiring Quotes for Living Your Best Life Ever

July 20, 2018 by Lauren Leave a Comment

I have a thing for quotes. In high school and college, I used to compile them to refer to when I was feeling down or needed inspiration. And I’ve found it’s still a good practice for me today! Who doesn’t want to learn from some of the world’s most inspiring and noteworthy people?

So, in case you’re like me and could also use an extra boost from time to time (or daily), I’ve made a list of top living your best life quotes. [Read more…] about 25 Inspiring Quotes for Living Your Best Life Ever

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When a Healthy Diet Goes Too Far: The Danger of Diet Perfectionism

June 28, 2018 by Lauren 2 Comments

Do you beat yourself up for your food choices—or feel like you’re either eating a healthy diet or “falling off the wagon,” with little in between?

I like to call this diet perfectionism. And while it can come with good intentions, it’s ultimately really limiting—and destructive. It can cause a lot of unnecessary mental stress and anxiety. [Read more…] about When a Healthy Diet Goes Too Far: The Danger of Diet Perfectionism

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Mindfulness for Beginners: 17 Tips for Finding Peace

June 7, 2018 by Lauren 3 Comments

Meditate for 30 min a day—minimum.

Don’t look at your phone when you’re bored.

Eat mindfully—always, and without distractions.

You want to be more mindful because you’ve heard it’s good for you… but it can all be really overwhelming.

You’re already juggling a bunch of other life stuff, right? Adding a half hour of meditation to your routine might sound cool, but it’s hard to make that time. [Read more…] about Mindfulness for Beginners: 17 Tips for Finding Peace

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