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It’s Time to Stop and Smell the Roses
Although it’s a cliché, there’s actually some truth behind the saying “stop and smell the roses.” In a study conducted by Rutgers University psychology professor Nancy Fagley, it was found that people are happier when they take the time to appreciate the people and things in their lives. But, what exactly is appreciation and how is it different than gratitude? Appreciation is defined by Fagley as “acknowledging the value and meaning of something—an event, a behavior, an object—and feeling positive emotional connection to it.” It involves being present so that you recognition and enjoy the good qualities of a person or item. Gratitude is the result of appreciation. It’s being…
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10 Must-Watch TED Talks For Working Moms
When you’re an overwhelmed and time-strapped working mom taking care of your family and career, it’s difficult to find moments to seek out fresh ideas and inspiration that can make your life at home and work easier and more fulfilling. Thankfully, that’s when you can turn to TED talks. They’re not only inspiring, they’re always under 20-minutes. This means you can view them whenever you have a little downtime. But, since there are thousands of TED talks available, I’ve decided to share with you the 10 videos that every working mom should watch. 1. Julie Lythcott-Haims, “How to Raise Successful Kids — Without Over-Parenting” The former Dean of Freshmen at…
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12 Books Every Working Mom Should Read in 2019
For as much as I love to read, I can thank my mom for that, I don’t always have the spare time to quietly sit down and enjoy a book. However, I’ve found that if I actually make a reading list, I’m more likely to actually pick-up a book whenever I have downtime, like before bed or when sitting around in a waiting room. To encourage you to do the same, here 12 books that I think every working mom should read in 2019. Because that’s one a month, I think we can handle that! 1. You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an…
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6 Ways to Make Your Health a Priority This Year
Because it’s the start of a new year, I’m sure that you’re trying to follow through those health and fitness goals you recently made. But, if you want to make sure that you’ll be committed to these goals for the rest of the year and beyond, then you need to start making your health a priority. And, here’s six simple ways you can achieve that! 1. Identify your why. Your why is that personal motivation that lies deep down within you. By finding your why you can become clear on what you want to achieve and how to get there. For example, if you’re only motivated to lose weight because…
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5 Mindset Shifts to Fall Into A Rhythm & Flow of Rest
This week I’m pleased to have another guest post from Athena Allread, a Reiki Master and Shamanic Practitioner and co-owner of Lanikai Wellness studio. Do you ever fight the urge to rest? As a mom of 3, I can identify with that perceived ‘need’ to push through even when all of our internal systems are shutting down. We become like a computer crashing. The computer is begging ‘Please! Put me to sleep. I’m overheating. My insides are whirling!’ and yet we continue. I had a computer tech tell me once that my computer (my actual computer) needed to be turned OFF and that putting it to ‘sleep’ wasn’t the same…
