Ideas for Self-Care

If you’ve been feeling behind, burned out, or unsure where to start—this is your reminder: you’re allowed to begin again. Inside, you’ll find gentle encouragement, powerful journal prompts, and a free Get Unstuck Journal to help you reconnect with what matters most.

Learn how I turned a tiny shaded balcony into a peaceful garden escape—and how you can create your own small-space sanctuary.

Discover a mindful approach to self-care that actually works—no guilt, no fluff. Just simple systems for real burnout recovery.

  For years, I lived by the calendar. Color-coded blocks. Back-to-back meetings. Task lists so long they needed their own scroll bar. From the outs...

For nine years, I was part of a beautiful community garden. It gave me so much—fresh food, quiet moments, a connection to nature, and a peaceful es...

When was the last time you actually stopped and really experienced life?  Are you focusing on what you are reading right at this moment or are you wondering what you are going to do in an hour, this afternoon or tomorrow?

As you go through your life, you will ultimately feel levels of physical and emotional pain.  The more you experience and practice mindfulness, the more capacity you will have to understand, endure and control the pain. 

With practice over time, you can figure out how to become more and more mindful in your everyday life.  Mindfulness can help even if you are in the middle of significant suffering.  Mindfulness has been compared to a deeply personal journey of discovery.

Instead of focusing on what we can't do right now because of COVID-19, let’s remember to use this time to remember the importance of slowing down and self-care.

 Remember, you deserve the same level of care that you so freely give to others.

If you are looking for a place to get away for a few days, please consider Costa Rica. It is absolutely beautiful and you will come back with a sense of renewal.

Everyday self-care doesn’t have to be extravagant. A major aspect to consider is your home. You can turn your home into an oasis by focusing on creating an environment that speaks to your senses.