When is the last time that you PAUSED? Think about it? With the pandemic, the race-driven killings of Black men and women, working at home and attempting to maintain some form of normalcy during a time that is nowhere near normal—when have you hit PAUSE? Have you taken a moment to look at how you are spending your time?
Read MoreAs we continue to manage our daily stress, we may find that we are harder on ourselves than normal. This can lead to us judging ourselves, self-isolating and over-identifying problems to be only our own. We have the tendency to be compassionate to others, but not to ourselves. Our brains are programmed to focus on the negative and unfortunately, it takes a little extra work to extend kindness to ourselves. This post shares with you the 3 elements of Self-Compassion and 5 Tips to put self-compassion into practice.
Read MoreBecause Mama Needs a Break! As The Mindful Mama Series continues, Courtney Chanel provides you with a way to start your day grounded in the present, while sipping your coffee or tea. Watch this video to learn how to really enjoy your coffee/tea and increase your sense of peace each day.
Read MoreTo all the mamas and parents out there who are slowly losing their minds, but are still holding it together during this time—this is for you. (This is also for any person, who feels that they could use a mindfulness break in their day). I’m hoping that we are able to incorporate mindfulness into our days filled with structured chaos, while we work from home, home school our kids and maintain a household without reprieve.
Read MoreThere was a point where I felt, “woe is me,” “I suck as a mom,” “I’m too busy” etc, etc, etc and enough was enough. I got tired of beating myself, being unkind and not acknowledging everything that I am actually doing very well and
Read MoreWe all recognize the importance of self-care, but sometimes the “routine” can be too rigid and not allow you to unwind.
Here are a few tips on how to make a self-care routine that sticks AND that doesn’t feel like a chore
Read MoreOften times it is because of our own expectations of others that leaves us feeling pissed, annoyed, irritated, frustrated, hurt and disappointed.
Read MoreSo my energy at work has been off for the past 2-3 weeks. If I’m being hone-st, it may have been longer. Since we returned from our mid-winter break, I HAVE BEEN STRUGGLING. Coming to work has been an absolute drag.
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