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Dear Migraine Diary, Can You Not?!
“Dear Migraine Diary, Can you not?!” Sharing some info for June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. Continue reading
12 Diverse Books To Read This Spring/Summer
I’ve been giving Netflix (and Korean Dramas) a break so I can indulge in some fun spring/summer reading. I wanted to share this curated list of books by diverse women writes for your rainy days of spring and sunshine-filled hot … Continue reading
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Tagged BIPOC reading list, BIPOC writers, BIPOCauthors, books, books by people with disabilities, books by women, books by women of color, books by women of colour, books recommendations, diverse authors, diverse books, diverse reading, spring reading list, spring summer reading, summer reading list
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Signs of Burnout and What To Do About It
I want to talk about a hot topic. Burnout (you see what I did there?). If you’ve heard the term burnout but aren’t sure what it is or think you might be experiencing some of the symptoms, I encourage you to read … Continue reading
7 Simple Tips to Help You Start Your Morning Off Right
There is this viral video where a little boy is seen walking merrily down a street, a bounce in his step and waving as he starts shouting, very enthusiastically, “Good morning! Good morning! Good morning!” at passersby. Have you seen … Continue reading
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Tagged habits, healthy habits, healthy lifestyle, healthy living, lifestyletips, midlife, midlife lifestyle, mindful living, mindfulness, morning habits, morning rituals, morning routine, mornings, positivity, selfcare, selfcare advice, selfcare routine, selfcare tips, slow living, slowing down, womenover40
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5 Reasons Meditation Should be a Part of Your Selfcare
When you think about meditation, what comes to mind? Is it the image of someone sitting cross-legged, eyes closed, hands resting on the lap and wearing a very serene look on their face? Are they surrounded by nature? Up until … Continue reading
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14 Books to Read for Black History Month
Sharing some ideas of books to read this Black History Month – iconic titles, fiction and a few memoirs. Continue reading
10 Ways To Optimize Your Mental Health During Winter
With the transition into the fall/winter season, I’ve been noticing some changes in my mood. Lately, I’ve been slower to rise in the mornings, and I’ve not been as motivated to mediate, workout or take afternoon walks. I haven’t felt … Continue reading
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These Are All The Books I’ve Read This Year!
This was a good year for me with my book reading goals. I like to get through about two books per month – I honestly wish I was a speed reader but I’m more the tortoise than the hare when … Continue reading
5 Ways to Protect Your Peace During the Holidays
I know the holiday season is in full swing for most of us what with Diwali, Hanukkah, Thanksgiving, Kwanzaa, Christmas, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve, or other important holidays we celebrate this time of the year. For some of us, it’s … Continue reading
Embracing New Holiday Traditions: 4 Lessons Learned
It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” as the song goes. There’s an energy in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Airports are busy with people flying home for the holidays, … Continue reading
Swagger & Greys 