Tag archive for "self-care"

The Martyr vs. the Mirror: The Balance of Self and Others

Balance, Self-Love

The Martyr vs. the Mirror: The Balance of Self and Others

1 Comment 18 August 2010

70% of women feel out of balance, even Oprah said it’s the one thing she “craves”. Balance, although the definition is different for every human being, is linked to where we place our focus  and what we value. When we are focused more on tasks for others, we can become a bit of a martyr. [...]

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A Fresh Face Fix and the Proper Way to Cleanse the Skin

Self-Love, Style

A Fresh Face Fix and the Proper Way to Cleanse the Skin

1 Comment 16 August 2010

Up until last Thursday, I’d taken to cleaning my face with baby wipes. It is quick, simple, seemed to do the trick. But then I noticed my skin was much drier than it had been, and my pores were looking more and more ‘cloudy’. Related Posts:Midday Break: My Italy Trip and Eat Pray Love Fueling [...]

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Sunday Brunch: Crunchy Vanilla Cinnamon French Toast

Food

Sunday Brunch: Crunchy Vanilla Cinnamon French Toast

No Comments 15 August 2010

I love french toast because it’s simple to make and there are tons of variations of it, so you don’t get bored. I think of french toast base kind of like eggs, you can use it a zillion ways and keep putting subtle twists on it. Today I am in the mood for something a [...]

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Fun & Play: Make Time for Date Night

Balance, Self-Love

Fun & Play: Make Time for Date Night

2 Comments 13 August 2010

It’s Friday night and my husband and I are gearing up for Eat Pray Love. My parents are watching the kids, and we are going to have our date night. We try to have a fun night out pretty regularly, because everyone needs a “date night” every now and then.  And, I’m not talking about [...]

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Midday Break: Use Your Senses to Relieve Stress

Balance

Midday Break: Use Your Senses to Relieve Stress

2 Comments 13 August 2010

Who isn’t busy these days? A super-hectic life can lead to high levels of stress. But, if we internalize our stress, it can wreak havoc on our bodies, minds, and relationships. We can relieve our stress in a number of ways. Working out regularly and practicing presence are highly effective “preventative” ways to keep stress [...]

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How Clothes Can Affect Our Mood

Life

How Clothes Can Affect Our Mood

No Comments 13 August 2010

I went to 7-11 just to pick up a gallon of milk. I was in old sweatpants and my hubby’s oversized sweatshirt, hair in a half-knot. As I stepped out of the car, I looked down at my awful attire, and pictured Stacey and Clinton (from “What Not to Wear”) attacking me, throwing me into [...]

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The Art of Saying “No”

Balance

The Art of Saying “No”

1 Comment 12 August 2010

I was working with a client who was frustrated about having no time. We did a Day Dump exercise, and we could plainly see why. Her daughter was involved in nine extra-curricular activities. Yes, nine. Every night, my client drove her daughter from activity to activity. With the activities came the volunteering, donating, buying. She [...]

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Dieter’s Rules to Ditch Right Now

Food, Self-Love

Dieter’s Rules to Ditch Right Now

1 Comment 09 August 2010

I think when you go on a diet you just don’t breathe the same. It’s like you hold your breath until you “cheat” and when you go “off” you let all the air out that you held in since you started the diet. Related Posts:How Clothes Can Affect Our Mood Sunday Brunch: Crunchy Vanilla Cinnamon [...]

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Take Advantage of “Little You” Moments

Balance, Self-Love

Take Advantage of “Little You” Moments

No Comments 30 July 2010

Little “You” Moments are the best moments, and the easiest to fit seamlessly into your life! By taking advantage of Little “You” Moments, you are practicing self-care at a proactive, preventative level. You may be thinking- What is this crazy girl talking about? Related Posts:Adding in vs. Taking AwayMidday Break: 5-Minute Exercises Be a Supporter [...]

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I am a writer. speaker. dreamer. foodie. wife. mother. inspired girl...Inspirista is my term for living with passion and embracing inner style. I believe that nothing is impossible. Nothing. Nada. Zip. Zilch. I am very grateful that you are here.

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