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Continue reading →: Reflection- Day 11 of the Self-Care ChallengeToday, I taught my first class at the rec center as a paid professional. I was hired to take over the Adaptive & Inclusive Yoga class. And I can honestly say that the experience was life changing.
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Continue reading →: Self-care Challenge- Day 11: ReflectionTake some time today to reflect on a recent experience you’ve had. There are so many benefits to reflecting about events in our lives. Even just reflecting on your day.
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Continue reading →: Self-care Challenge- Day 10: ComfortThere’s some science behind why comfort food makes us feel happy. When we’re stressed, we crave our favorite comfort foods. One reason is because part of the body’s stress response is to release the hormone…
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Continue reading →: Self-care Challenge- Day 9: StillnessCan you believe it’s Monday again? If you’re anything like me, Mondays can get pretty hectic. Today, make some time for stillness. When you feel like y
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Continue reading →: Dream- Day 8 of the Self-Care ChallengeI spent some time playing in my journal today. The Self-Care Challenge prompt for today inspired me to pull out my notebook and take some time to reflect on things lately. I’m starting to process the intense feelings I’ve been experiencing after leaving Powell’s Books after years of working full-time…
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Continue reading →: Self-care Challenge- Day 8: DreamWhen was the last time you paused and reflected on your goals and dreams? While running around in our daily lives, it’s easy to forget about our own dreams. When I’m off taking the kids to school, going to teach a yoga class, planning workshops, getting dinner ready, and making…
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Continue reading →: Soften- Day 7 of the Self-Care ChallengeWhen I was growing up, I thought the only way to get ahead in life was to go hard. I got into a lot of fights to show how tough I could be. I was loud and made sure everyone knew not to mess with me. I played basketball with…
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Continue reading →: Self-care Challenge- Day 7: SoftenWhen I think of softening, I think of finding ease. Going with the flow. A gentle touch. Taking a moment to simply breathe.
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Continue reading →: Self-care Challenge- Day 6: InvigorateToday, I want you to find something that wakes you up and gives you energy. Find something that invigorates you and gets you moving.
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Continue reading →: Self-care Challenge- Day 5: TranquilityToday, find time to be in a space that brings you tranquility. Tranquility can look different for everyone. The definition of tranquility is a state of being “calm, serene, and worry-free.”










