I have always loved the concept of mindfulness: slowing down and being present. But as a mom with two young kids? Practicing mindfulness can be, shall we say, difficult. While I have found small ways of working it into my life over the years, I've always been on the lookout for new approaches to mindfulness that work with my crazy, busy life on a regular basis. *** Oops & Daisies … [Read more...]
How to Create a Vision Board: The Power of Visualization:
I cracked open another moving box. As with the other ones, it was jam packed with office odds and ends. I took out a few folders and found a place for them within my desk. A couple books went up on a shelf. And then a poster board. Although it was clearly worn and creased, I opened it up carefully. My vision board. A Vision Board: Visualizing What You Want in Your Life I had made … [Read more...]
Five Meditation Ideas for Moms
I tried countless times to do meditation. I tried Oprah's meditations, but clocking in at 20 minutes or so, if I did it during the day, I was inevitably interrupted by one of the kids. At night, I’d fall asleep. So what about before the kids woke up? Ha! With my youngest regularly waking at 6am, if not earlier, that wasn’t about to happen. (Affiliate links included). But with the … [Read more...]
