Saying yes always means saying no
Every time you say yes to doing something, you are saying no to another. And, is this “no” an acceptable sacrifice?
Begin a Meditation Practice in 3 Easy Steps
What is meditation? When you think of meditation, you no doubt picture someone different from yourself, sitting cross legged on the ground, peacefully stationary for hours. And, while you are not incorrect with this image, this is not what meditation looks like for the majority of practitioners. Basically, meditation is a group of techniques all having the conscious attempt to focus attention in a non-analytical way, and then attempting not to dwell on any thoughts that arise. Meditation offers our mind the gift of learning to choose, at any given moment, where our focus goes, where we wish to be. Benefits of meditation Studies have shown that having a regular meditation practice reduces stress and anxiety, improves coping, increases productivity, …
Are you ready to make a change? Take the quiz to find out!
If you’re like me, then you understand what it feels like to try and change something in your life, put your heart and soul into it, but continue to fail and fail and fail. You question your willpower, your strength, maybe even your worth. When I learnt that there were stages of change and, if you are not in the right one, then failure is inevitable, this completely altered how I went about making changes. I now understand that, if I am not 100% ready to take action, the change will not stick and I will not be successful at it. Knowing what stage you are in will empower you with crucial information so that you can take the necessary …
Transition to Plant Based: 5 simple steps to get you started
“I would love to go plant based, but I can’t give up cheese.” “There’s no way I could go plant based. I love cooking and flavor too much.” “My family would never make the change.” “I just have no idea where to start.” Sound familiar? These are just a few of the reasons I have heard when the subject of converting to plant based (aka vegan) has come up. If you’ve thought or uttered any of these, know that you are not alone (present author included). It’s not easy I get it, it is not easy. It is a big change. Chances are, you grew up in a house where meat and dairy were as common as taking your shoes …