Remembering my seeds and my garden helps me remember that I need to take care of myself as well, even when things get harder.
Category: Strong Mom Tips
The idea of nature bathing comes from a Japanese concept called shinrin-yoku which can be translated to “forest bathing.” and refers to mindfully taking in the clean air and energy of a natural space. Here’s how to do it.
When most of us think fresh starts, New Year’s Resolutions are the first things to come to mind, but a fresh start can be anything from the start of a new school year, the beginning of a new sports season, or as mundane as a Monday.
I’d like to discuss the importance of allowing ourselves to accept and appreciate good or lucky moments, even if the moment itself was something that we put time and effort into making achieve.
Just like finding a four-leaf clover, we get better results when we work at something instead of relying on catching a lucky break.
On average, both lucky and those who consider themselves unlucky, are exposed to the same amount of bad and good happenings. Those who feel they are luckier than most tend to seek out rainbows, meaning they are looking for good things to happen or positive experiences to try. Those who focus on their problems and challenges tended to miss these “lucky” breaks.
While the phenomenon of luck seems random at best, we all have someone in our lives that seems to always catch lucky breaks. Can luck be cultivated? Are there things you can do to be luckier? Turns out, you can.
While it might seem like a good idea to spend more time with your partner to strengthen the relationship, sometimes the opposite is true. Giving your partner space and time to do the things they love is a powerful way to show that you respect and support their interests.
You heard it here first, having fun is part of a healthy lifestyle. While we are still encouraged to not gather in groups due to COVID, having fun is a greater challenge. Be creative in your efforts and it will pay off.
Letting your significant other know that you are thinking of them instantly improves the feeling that the two of you are a team and are there to support each other. A love note is an important concrete reminder of what it means to be committed to each other.