I love snow. At least I love the kind that has big fluffy flakes and is fun to walk in. Fun snow has a delightful crunch under the feet and does not bring with it unbearably cold temps. In Grades 4-6, I lived in Canada and loved the snow. I played in the snow, skated …
When you are self-employed and a caregiver, things get complicated. It’s hard enough to manage and run your own business. It’s also hard enough being a caregiver. Combine the two and most days, you have a tricky balancing act to juggle. We all know we need to take time to rest, but too often we …
A Restivity Plan for the Stressed Out, Self-Employed Caregiver Read More »
This image showed up in my Instagram feed recently from author and trauma therapist, Aundi Kolber. (By the way, I highly recommend her book, “Try Softer: A Fresh Approach to Move Us Out of Anxiety, Stress, and Survival Mode-and into a Life of Connection and Joy”). In her post, which you can see here, she …
Doing some deep work? You need to schedule deep rest. Read More »
The idea of a morning routine might make you cringe. The thought of being told what to do and when to do it, especially when you first get up, sounds restrictive and unappealing. If you take a minute to think about it, you might be surprised to realize that you use routines every day. You …
The Importance of a Morning Routine: Why I walk my dog every morning Read More »
The idea of Sabbath has always seemed to me like a strange, Old Testament word. I couldn’t see how it applied in our modern life. My understanding of the Sabbath began to change as I looked for ways to manage stress and anxiety. Rest is always at the top of the list for those struggling …
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