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10 Essential Ways to Unwind Before Bed

August 23, 2022 · In: Habits & Routines, Sleep, Wellness

Rest Easy: 10 Essential Ways to Unwind Before Bed

10 Essential Ways to Unwind Before Bed You know sleep is an integral part of maintaining your health, but if you’re one of the 34.8% of women getting less than seven hours of nightly rest, you may need to adjust your routine.  Here are 10 essential ways to unwind before bed, helping you ...

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What Are The Different Types of Wellness

August 16, 2022 · In: Self-Care, Wellness

What Are the Different Types of Wellness?

 Wellness refers to your overall physical and mental state. Maintaining your wellness is a balancing act between different dimensions or types of wellness. If you’re unwell in one area of wellness, it can affect all other areas of your life. So, it’s important to know about different types ...

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How to Find Inner Peace and Calm Among the Hustle

August 9, 2022 · In: Mindfulness, Mindset, Self-Care

How to Find Inner Peace and Calm Among the Hustle

Our world today moves fast—there’s no denying that and sometimes it might be hard to find inner peace. We constantly receive the message to work harder, do more, take on another task or project, and there’s rarely time to slow down. You may reach the end of your day feeling like you were ...

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Wellness Hacks For When You're Just Too Busy

August 2, 2022 · In: Self-Care, Wellness

Wellness Hacks for When You’re Just Too Busy

Many Americans today consider wellness to be a top priority in their life, but while the shift in mindset is certainly noticeable, this hasn't always translated into lifestyle choices. A recent survey from California Almonds on wellness routines found that less than half or 47% of American ...

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Productivity Reset 10 Things You Can Do To Regain Motivation

July 26, 2022 · In: Productivity, Self-Improvement

Productivity Reset: 10 Things You Can Do To Regain Motivation

10 Things You Can Do to Regain Motivation Motivation is a hard-to-quantify aspect of psychology affecting your productivity in work, social life, and the daily tasks you do to live a good life. Your motivation goes through cycles, but your mindset and how you work can heavily influence your ...

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Best Tips for Staying Healthy While Traveling

July 19, 2022 · In: Self-Care, Wellness

9 Best Tips for Staying Healthy While Traveling

Are you taking a vacation soon? Traveling is a great way to explore new destinations, step outside of your comfort zone, and take a break from the hustle of daily life. Although there are countless benefits to traveling, something many people struggle with is staying healthy while ...

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July 12, 2022 · In: Intentional Living, Self-Care, Self-Improvement

Why You Should Make Time for Hobbies Outside Work

Hobbies can relieve stress, spark inspiration and make you feel more fulfilled. Your hobby could become a form of self-care, as it contributes significantly to good mental health. Finding time in your busy schedule to engage in hobbies can be challenging, but they are worth the effort. By finding ...

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Coach Foundation Accelerator Review

July 9, 2022 · In: Career Tips, Lifestyle

Coach Foundation Accelerator Review: Should You Start a Coaching Business?

Stephanie’s experience with starting a coaching business As you’ve seen on this blog, we love to look at online business opportunities here, especially opportunities that include my two favorite topics: mindfulness and freedom! Coaching just so happens to be one of those, at least that’s what ...

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How to Avoid Burnout and Improve Your Well-Being

June 28, 2022 · In: Self-Care, Wellness

How to Avoid Burnout and Improve Your Well-Being

When the year started, did you make a resolution to become the best version of yourself and improve your physical and mental well-being? Many of us do, and unfortunately, many of us seem to hit the point of burnout at some point during the year.  Burnout is very common in society today ...

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Summer Self-Care 10 Ways to Revive Your Mind and Body

June 21, 2022 · In: Self-Care, Wellness

Summer Self-Care: 15 Ways to Revive Your Mind and Body

Soaking up some rays after work on these long summer days sounds like paradise. But is finding the energy to do anything when you get done with your workday sounding like a distant yet hopeful dream? On the contrary! You make time for what you want to make time for. Maybe it’s catching some rays, ...

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My hobbies are very serious actually 😂🤍 #toddlerm My hobbies are very serious actually 😂🤍

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One of my favorite ways to make water a little les One of my favorite ways to make water a little less boring 🍋✨

This lemon ginger turmeric infused water is so refreshing and easy to make especially when I want something other than plain water.

What you’ll need:
🍋 10 lemon slices
🫚 3 one-inch pieces of fresh ginger
🧡 1 four-inch piece of fresh turmeric
🌶️ ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
🖤 ¼ tsp black pepper
💧 20 oz water

Add everything to a glass or pitcher, pour in the water, and let it infuse for 2–4 hours (or overnight for a stronger flavor).

Save this infused water recipe to try later! 🤍

#infusedwater #lemonwater #healthydrinks
Turns out becoming her looks a lot more like small Turns out becoming her looks a lot more like small, ordinary choices than one big transformation. 🤍

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I could seriously spend all day in Sprouts 😂🌱🤍 #s I could seriously spend all day in Sprouts 😂🌱🤍

#sprouts #groceryshopping #groceryhaul
Okay, I get why people become obsessed with runnin Okay, I get why people become obsessed with running 🏃🏻‍♀️🤍

#beginnerrunner #runningjourney #newrunner
New healthy find at Sprouts 👀🍦 I’ve been wanting New healthy find at Sprouts 👀🍦

I’ve been wanting to try @rivoproteinicecream, so I grabbed a couple flavors while I was at Sprouts! It’s a premium ice cream made with real ingredients + 12g of protein per serving. I picked up Honey Cinnamon and Vanilla Bean and can’t wait to taste test them.

Rivo is available at Sprouts nationwide, and you can get BOGO through my Aisle offer — link in bio! 🤍

Which flavor would you try first?

#ad #foundatsprouts #proteinicecream
Watermelon Coconut Hydration Drink 🍉🥥 A simple su Watermelon Coconut Hydration Drink 🍉🥥

A simple summer drink made with watermelon, coconut water, lemon, and a pinch of sea salt. It’s refreshing, easy to make, and perfect for hot days when you want something a little more fun than plain water.

I used @cocogoodsco organic coconut water for this and it turned out so good.

Recipe:
- 2 cups watermelon
- ½ cup coconut water
- juice from ½ lemon
- pinch of sea salt
-
 ice
Blend, pour over ice, and enjoy.
(You can strain it if you like) 

Save this for your next easy summer drink idea 🤍

#watermelonjuice #healthydrink #coconutwateraddict
summer through my camera roll ☀️🤍 summer through my camera roll ☀️🤍
Healthier Giant Single-Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie Healthier Giant Single-Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie 🍪

Gluten-free, dairy-free, and actually so good.

This is one of those easy recipes for when you want something sweet but don’t want to make a whole batch of cookies.

Ingredients:
• ¼ cup almond flour
• 3 tbsp almond butter
• 1 tsp ground flaxseed
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Chocolate chunks or chips
• Flaky sea salt, optional

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, mix all ingredients until a thick dough forms.
3. Place on the baking sheet and gently flatten into a thick cookie shape.
4. Press extra chocolate on top.
5. Bake for about 15 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is still soft.
6. Let it cool for a few minutes so it firms up.
7. Top with flaky sea salt if using.

Save this for the next time you want a healthier sweet treat 🤍

#chocolatechipcookie #easyhealthyrecipes #healthytreats
nap time aka trying to get as much done as possibl nap time aka trying to get as much done as possible ☕️ @javvycoffee 

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Peace really is the luxury. 🌊🤍 Peace really is the luxury. 🌊🤍
Target grocery staples for busy weeks 🎯 Because s Target grocery staples for busy weeks 🎯

Because sometimes we just need easy options on hand lol.

#targetfinds #targethaul #figpartner @foodisgoodco
As a mom to a 2-year-old, my meals definitely don’ As a mom to a 2-year-old, my meals definitely don’t always look like this lol.

But I do try to come back to anti-inflammatory focused meals when I can because I notice such a difference in how I feel — my energy, digestion, and overall mood.

Save this for realistic anti-inflammatory meal ideas 🤍

#wieiad #antiinflammatorydiet #whatieatinadayrealistic #fulldayofeats
Lately Target has been one of my favorite places t Lately Target has been one of my favorite places to find anti-inflammatory friendly and healthy snacks 🎯

#targetfinds #healthysnacks #targethaul #figpartner

@foodisgoodco @target @barnana @sietefoods @larabar @solelyfruit
A simple snack plate I’ve been making on repeat. C A simple snack plate I’ve been making on repeat. CAVA hummus, every body eat chia crackers, carrots, apples, Super Seedz pumpkin seeds, blueberries. 

Simple ingredients, feels good to eat. 

Save this for your next snack. 

#healthysnackideas #snackplate #antiinflammatory #antiinflammatorydiet #figpartner 

@foodisgoodco @cava @everybody_eating @superseedzofficial
Which of these do you actually do? Be honest. No Which of these do you actually do? Be honest.

No one talks about what self-care actually looks like as a SAHM + content creator. This is what helps me stay consistent with my wellness (and honestly, my sanity).

You don’t need hours. Just small moments that support your energy.

#momwellness #realisticselfcare #antiinflammatorylifestyle #momcontentcreator #nervoussystemregulation
healthy frozen foods at Whole Foods 💚 I checked o healthy frozen foods at Whole Foods 💚

I checked one of the veggie burgers in the fig app because freezer foods are one of those categories where I like to look a little closer at the ingredients.

save this for your next Whole Foods freezer run 🛒

#wholefoodsfinds #frozenfoods #figpartner 

@foodisgoodco @blendtopia @pitayafoods @amylufoods @actualveggies @jesseandbens @alecsicecream
Save this for easy anti-inflammatory breakfast ide Save this for easy anti-inflammatory breakfast ideas 🤍
better-for-you sweet treats I found at Whole Foods better-for-you sweet treats I found at Whole Foods 🍫

which one would you try?

#wholefoodsfinds #healthysweets #figpartner 

@foodisgoodco @honeymamas @simplemills @hukitchen @eatsmashfoods @emmysorganics @middaysquares @solelyfruit @alecsicecream

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