Tag: mindfulness
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THE INNER CHATTER
You know that inner chatter that just won’t stop? That noise that is naggingly reminding you that you have a lot of things to do all the time. I notice it the most when I sit down to take a break or do something for myself. It’s exhausting. Lately I’ve been exploring it a bit…
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HOW TO SPARK JOY IN FEBRUARY
Thinking about joy in February seemed challenging at best. Even though it’s the shortest month it always feels a little rough to get through. This year I changed my mindset about and used February as an opportunity to discover what brings me joy. Challenge accepted! ICE CREAM I’m a big proponent of ice cream in…
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HOW TO MAKE PAPER OUT OF TEA
Looking for things to do with the left over tea ingredients after they’ve been steeped? Why not make paper! With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, I figured tea paper would make the most perfect homemade Valentine’s Day cards. Ugh, my heart! So cute! To start, I collected old junk mail and paper scraps along…
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DRIED FLORAL BOOKMARKS
It hit me the other day that I haven’t seen flowers for a few months. I’m a cereal flower photo taker and after scrolling through the photos in my phone, the last photo of a flower I took was October 4th, that’s 4 months ago! Too long without flowers. Since it’s still winter and fresh…
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I MADE AN ICE WREATH FOR MY MENTAL HEALTH
Have you ever made an ice wreath before? They are pretty darn cute and a great way to practice mindfulness. If you’ve never heard of them before, they are exactly what you think they are. Cute little wreaths made out of ice. Lately I’ve been looking for ways to live a more mindful life. To…
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HOW TO SPARK JOY IN JANUARY
How do you feel about January? I’ve talked a lot about how January makes me feel but I’m curious what everyone else thinks. I’m not sure if I’ve ever met anyone who prefers winter over other seasons, but who knows, maybe they’re out there. Somewhere. I used to think that joy comes with the big…