Category Archives: Self-Care

Intention & Flow

“No matter how much structure we create in our lives, no matter how many good habits we build, there will always be things that we cannot control— and if we let them, these things can be a huge source of … Continue reading

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Self-Care: Mindfulness Matters

Each month I share self-care information with the faculty & staff at the school where I work.  Here is the self-care tip for Septemember: Self-Care:  Consciously choosing behaviors that help balance emotional and physical stress. Mindfulness Matters One of the … Continue reading

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Clear Out Toxins & Create Some Space

“Toxins include thoughts, behaviors, and beliefs that keep us chronically stressed.” ~Dr. Hyman As we are in the midst of spring cleaning season, I decided to address the topic of cleaning out toxins, not only physically, but mentally and emotionally, … Continue reading

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Words of Wisdom

“Fill your bowl to the brim and it will spill. Keep sharpening your knife and it will blunt. Chase after money and security and your heart will never unclench. Care about people’s approval and you will be their prisoner. Do … Continue reading

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Shine into Spring ~Creating Positive Change

Spring has most definitely arrived, and it’s a great reminder to plan how we want to bloom and grow in our own lives! Personal development and growth is imperative to feeling a sense of aliveness in your life. During spring break, … Continue reading

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LOVE

To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance. ~Oscar Wilde Self-love is truly a non-negotiable if you want to sparkle & shine your light brightly out into the big, wide world.  Nothing dims our light more than self-judgement, … Continue reading

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Good Mornings

I am a morning person, and I always have been.  At night, I don’t need a clock, my body literally starts slowing down around 8:30 p.m., and by 9:00 p.m., I’m ready to sleep, but at 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. in the … Continue reading

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Scheduling some Self-Care

This afternoon I have a dentist appointment (yuck–although necessary and important, I know) and then a 90 minute massage.  I LOVE getting massages, but only splurge on them about once every three or four months.  In fact, I cannot remember … Continue reading

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Words of Wisdom

Here are some words of wisdom from Ganga White’s book Yoga Beyond Belief: “How would you act if you received a wonderful new car when you were sixteen years of age but were told that this was to be your … Continue reading

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3 Questions to Ask

Some questions we can use to check ourselves daily and keep us aligned with Sparkling Good Vibes: How can I be of service? (rather than: What’s in it for me?) Am I speaking from a place of truth and love? … Continue reading

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