So, full disclosure here… For the past few weeks, I have really been in the pressure cooker, dealing with everything I write about here and more. One crazy day leads to the next and somehow weeks have gone by and I feel like I haven’t had time to breathe. Just that constant go that leaves... Continue Reading →
The Art of Tuning Inward: How to Feel More Grounded in Midlife
For years, many of us in midlife operated on autopilot, moving through busy schedules, putting others first, and pushing past fatigue. By the time we reach 40, many of us start to realize that we have less energy and more responsibilities than ever before. Suddenly, our reliable habits of running on coffee and sheer will... Continue Reading →
From Essential Maintenance to “Magic” – Elevating Everyday Self-Care in Midlife
I’m not quite sure when it happened, but there came a point in the last few years when self-care stopped feeling like a luxurious indulgence and started feeling like a necessity. It started with an eye-opening realization that a lifetime of running on stress, caffeine, skipped meals, and people-pleasing was finally catching up with me.... Continue Reading →
Adaptogens – Support for Stress and Anxiety part 1
Adaptogens refer to a group of herbs, roots, and mushrooms which have been used in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years to promote wellness. The term adaptogen indicates their primary usage -- they help the body adapt to psychological, physical, and environmental stress through a nonspecific resistance. In general, adaptogens are known to... Continue Reading →