Are you familiar with the term "mindfulness"? I was recently asked to explain what it is after sharing I was being more intentional with my daily mindfulness practices. Simply put it's focusing in on what's going on in a specific moment. Without judgement, you are focused on what you are currently feeling and experiencing. Many relate this to the practice of meditation. [Tweet "#NowReading: What is mindfulness and how can I incorporate it into my daily routine?"] So how do you get into a ... Read More about Mindfulness: The Benefits and Creating a Routine
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50 Healthy Habits Journal Prompts
My healthy habits journey has been ... exhausting. I remember when I first started I had so much resistance and frustration. I know I needed to do better. It was just difficult for me to get and stay motivated. I would have really great days and then a series of not-so-good days. One thing that helped me stay more consistent and shift my mindset was journaling. Through a series of guided journal prompts I was able to reflect on why creating healthier habits was important and necessary. I was ... Read More about 50 Healthy Habits Journal Prompts
Healthy Choices for the Mind, Body and Soul
This post was sponsored by Boys & Girls Clubs of America as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. 2017 has been rough, y'all. Not just for me, but for my family as a whole. We spent most of this year working on healing emotionally and regrouping after the death of my grandfather at the beginning of November 2016. One thing I noticed at the start of this year was that we were becoming more close knit. Rather than ... Read More about Healthy Choices for the Mind, Body and Soul
Continuing My Healthy Habits Journey
This post was sponsored by Nature Made® as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Early in 2016 I shared the beginnings of my Healthy Habits journey. 2015 was a life-changing year for me. I had health issues that came up and really brought me down. There were 5 main areas I wanted needed to focus on: (1) adding more fruits and vegetables to my diet; (2) increasing my water intake; (3) get moving; (4) monitoring my blood ... Read More about Continuing My Healthy Habits Journey
3 Steps to Creating New Habits
Let’s talk about creating new habits. We all have times in our lives where we intentionally want to change our behavior for the better and create new habits for ourselves. This could be getting in the habit of eating healthier and drinking more water. Or it could be moving more and taking the dog for a daily walk. Or it could be work related, or spiritual, or… There are so many areas in our lives that could be improved and made easier if we created new habits. It is often easier for you to ... Read More about 3 Steps to Creating New Habits