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How to Hygge at Work for a Happy Life

May 25, 2021 · In: Career Tips, Lifestyle

How to Hygge at Work for a Happy Life

You’ve probably heard of Hygge, but have you ever tried Hygge at work? Your office space and how you take care of yourself at work are so important to your mental well-being.  When I had a full-time job, I went around asking my co-workers how they take care of themselves at work and they ...

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12 Ways to Reduce Stress and Feel Calmer

May 11, 2021 · In: Self-Care, Wellness

12 Ways to Reduce Stress and Feel Calmer

We all experience stress from time to time. Stress really creeps in during big life events, strict deadlines for work, and during times of conflict or uncertainty. Although you cannot control everything in your external world, you can control your reaction to stressful situations. Taking ...

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30 Positive Affirmations for Confidence and Success

May 4, 2021 · In: Affirmations, Mindset

55 Positive Affirmations for Confidence and Success

55 Positive Affirmations for Confidence and Success As you learn and grow on your self-development journey you may or may not have heard of affirmations before. Affirmations are one of the best tools to help you practice mindfulness and help you to turn your vision of your dream life into a ...

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8 Goal-Setting Mistakes to Avoid

April 27, 2021 · In: Productivity, Self-Improvement

8 Goal-Setting Mistakes to Avoid

Goal-Setting Mistakes to Avoid Do you thrive on goal-setting? Are you the type of person who starts the new year with a big batch of goals you cannot wait to knock out? If so, then you are in the right place. Goal-setting is a great way to make sure you are always aiming higher and ...

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75 Self Discovery Journal Prompts

April 20, 2021 · In: Journaling, Self-Improvement

75 Journal Prompts for Self-Discovery

Every day we are on a mission to discover who we are and to become the best version of ourselves. Sometimes we are in a constant-on mode just trying to keep our head above water and getting through our busy days that we actually don’t take the time to reflect on our lives, who we actually are, ...

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8 Ways to be Consistent with Your Morning Routine

April 13, 2021 · In: Habits & Routines, Self-Improvement

14 Ways to be Consistent with Your Morning Routine

Your morning routine is the key to a mindful and fulfilled life. How? It sets the tone for each day, every day. A strong, positive morning routine can lead to a positive and intentional day. If each of your days were positive and intentional, then wouldn’t that be a great life? One of ...

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5 Tips on How to Wake Up Earlier with Ease

April 6, 2021 · In: Habits & Routines, Self-Improvement

5 Tips on How to Wake Up Earlier with Ease

When you wake up earlier it can change your life. The world is quiet, your household is quiet, and there are fewer distractions around. You don’t have to wake up as early as 4:00 am or 4:30 am - wake up earlier depending on your lifestyle. I know I tried waking up at that time and it just ...

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10 Things To Do On Sunday To Organize Your Whole Week

March 30, 2021 · In: Habits & Routines, Productivity, Self-Improvement

10 Things To Do On Sunday To Organize Your Whole Week

10 Things to Do on a Sunday to Organize Your Whole Week - Sundays represent a fresh start —a chance to reset, recharge, and refocus. They are an opportunity to set the tone for your entire week. Sundays should be used as a way to set the expectation that the week will be productive, and you ...

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10 Truths About Running Your Own Business

March 23, 2021 · In: Career Tips, Lifestyle

10 Truths About Running Your Own Business

Running a business is hard work. There are so many benefits of running a business like becoming your own boss, no cap on income, and creating your days. We may see people living their dream life and running their dream business but what we don’t see is what happens behind the scenes. So, ...

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Social Media Detox Tips

March 16, 2021 · In: Mindfulness, Mindset

How to Have a Social Media Detox

A social media detox probably sounds either very refreshing and necessary or sounds like something you would never ever want to attempt. No matter what your thoughts are, there are lots of benefits to taking time away from social media. A social media detox (or spending any time unplugged) ...

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These are a few juices I keep on repeat when I wan These are a few juices I keep on repeat when I want to support my body naturally.

Just simple ingredients that help with hydration, digestion, and immune support.

✨ Ginger Turmeric Shot
 • 1 lemon
 • 1 orange
 • fresh ginger root
 • 2 turmeric roots
 • 476 ml coconut water

🥬 Daily Green Juice
 • 1 bundle dino kale
 • 1 Granny Smith apple
 • 2 kiwi
 • 1 lemon

🍎 ABC Juice
 • 2 beets
 • 3 apples
 • 5 carrots
 • ½ lemon (optional)
 • 1 inch ginger (optional)

🧡 Immune Support Shot
 • 6 carrots
 • 2 apples
 • 1 lemon (with peel)
 • lots of ginger

Small habits like this have become part of my anti-inflammatory lifestyle and help me feel more energized throughout the week.

Save this if you want some juice ideas to try 🤍

@namawell 

#healthydrinks #antiinflammatorydiet #juicingforhealth #juicerecipes
Clean sweet treats at Whole Foods. Because I’m st Clean sweet treats at Whole Foods.

Because I’m still going to have dessert, I just want better ingredients.

I look for:
• Short ingredient lists
• No seed oils
• No unnecessary additives

🤍Save for next time you go to Whole Foods. 

@foodisgoodco

#antiinflammatorydiet #sweettreats #healthydesserts #wholefoodsfaves #figpartner
Sometimes it’s not about adding more tools. It’s Sometimes it’s not about adding more tools.

It’s about reducing access.

The biggest shifts in my nervous system didn’t come from doing more, they came from boundaries.

Less stimulation.
More intention.

Less access. More peace.

Save this if your nervous system has felt stretched lately 🤍

#nervoussystemreset #boundariesmatter #wellnesstips
Quick anti-inflammatory grocery haul at Whole Food Quick anti-inflammatory grocery haul at Whole Foods this morning.

I look for:
• Simple ingredient lists
• No seed oils
• No unnecessary additives

I always double check ingredients before adding anything to my cart.

#antiinflammatorydiet #antiinflammatoryfood #wholefoodshaul #figpartner @foodisgoodco
Supporting inflammation doesn’t have to be complic Supporting inflammation doesn’t have to be complicated.

Sometimes simple, nourishing drinks make the biggest difference.

These are 3 inflammation-friendly drinks I rotate throughout the week to support circulation, digestion, immune function, and nervous system balance 🤍

Simple ingredients. Consistent habits. Real impact.

I share the full step-by-step recipes (exact measurements + how I make them) inside my Healthy & Nourishing Drinks playlist on Upspace.

Linked in my bio.
 @upspaceapp 

#antiinflammatoryfood #antiinflammatorydiet #inflammationrelief
You can eat all the “right” foods and still feel b You can eat all the “right” foods and still feel bloated.

Sometimes it’s not what you’re eating.
 It’s how you’re starting your day.

Hydration.
Pacing.
Stress levels.
Movement.

Your digestion responds to habits just as much as ingredients.

I break this down step-by-step inside my Gut Health playlist on Upspace with simple routines that support digestion in a realistic way 🤍

Join me there — link in bio.
 @upspaceapp 

#bloatingtips #digestiontips #healthyhabitsforlife
Protein Banana Bread 🍌🍫 Made this during nap time Protein Banana Bread 🍌🍫

Made this during nap time and it turned out so good 🤍
Soft, cozy, naturally sweetened, and packed with protein for steady energy.

Gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free and made in one bowl.

I used @truvani vanilla protein powder and @hukitchen chocolate chips for clean ingredients that still taste amazing.
Save this for later ⬇️

Ingredients
 - 1½ cups mashed banana (about 3 bananas)
 - ¼ cup non-dairy milk
 - ¼ cup maple syrup
 - 2 eggs (room temperature)
 - 3 tbsp coconut oil, melted
 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
 - 1 cup oat flour
 - 1 cup vanilla protein powder (I used @truvani )
 - 1 tsp baking powder
 - ½ tsp baking soda
 - 1 tsp cinnamon
 - ½ cup chocolate chips (I used @hukitchen )
Instructions
- Mix wet ingredients in one bowl.
- Add dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
 - Fold in chocolate chips.
- Spread into a parchment-lined loaf pan.
- Bake at 350°F for 35–40 minutes, until set.
 - Let cool before slicing.

🤍 Follow for more anti-inflammatory recipes and simple wellness routines.
Before you blame your hormones, your discipline, o Before you blame your hormones, your discipline, or your lack of motivation… pause.

An overstimulated nervous system can look like exhaustion, irritability, brain fog, cravings, restless sleep, and that constant low-level tension in your body.

It’s not about being dramatic.
It’s about being overloaded.

The goal isn’t perfection.
It’s building routines that help your body feel safe again.

Save this for the days everything feels like too much 🤍
And tell me — which slide felt like you?

#nervoussystemsupport #overstimulated #nervoussystemhealing
This is one of the simplest ways I support my body This is one of the simplest ways I support my body when I want something gentle, effective, and easy to stay consistent with.

Ginger contains gingerol — a natural compound known to help calm inflammatory pathways in the body and support digestion.

Turmeric contains curcumin, which is widely studied for its anti-inflammatory and immune-supportive properties.

When paired with citrus and a little coconut water, it becomes a simple daily ritual that supports hydration, digestion, and overall wellness without being harsh or extreme.

I like to make a batch and keep it in the fridge for a few days so it’s there when I need it.

Ginger Turmeric Shot Recipe
Ingredients:
1 lemon
1 orange
1 fresh ginger root
2 turmeric roots
476 ml coconut water

Instructions:
Wash and prep all produce.
Juice everything using a juicer (I used my @namawell).
Stir in the coconut water to dilute slightly and support hydration.
Store in a glass jar in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Enjoy 1–2 ounces at a time.

Save this recipe to try later 🤍
Food can either add stress to the body or help low Food can either add stress to the body or help lower it.

This anti-inflammatory grocery list focuses on whole, nourishing staples that support digestion, energy, and overall well-being.

Save this for your next grocery run 🤍

I share my full anti-inflammatory playlist with deeper routines on Upspace — link in bio.

@upspaceapp 

#grocerylist #antiinflammatorydiet #groceryhacks
The most supportive habits are usually the simples The most supportive habits are usually the simplest ones.

When I feel overwhelmed, I don’t add more; I simplify.

If you’re craving a calmer, more intentional way to care for your body and mind, you’re in the right place 🤍

#wellnesshabits #wellnesstrends #nervoussystemsupport
Almond Turmeric Energy Bites 🧡 An easy, no-bake sn Almond Turmeric Energy Bites 🧡
An easy, no-bake snack I make when I want something nourishing without overthinking it.

Turmeric + cinnamon for gentle anti-inflammatory support, almond butter to help keep you satisfied longer, and a naturally sweet, cozy flavor that makes these easy to keep on hand — simple, realistic, and made for everyday life.

✨ Save this for later and keep it in your rotation.

Ingredients
• 1 cup rolled oats
• ½ cup almond butter
• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• ½ tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of black pepper
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
Mix all ingredients until fully combined. Makes about 12 bites.
Roll into bite-sized balls and chill for 30 minutes to set.

A gentle reminder: supportive food doesn’t need to be complicated 🤍
When life feels full, I simplify. Especially what When life feels full, I simplify.

Especially what I consume online.

I’ve been choosing spaces that support my mental, emotional, and physical well-being instead of adding more noise.

Upspace has felt like that space for me — calm, intentional, and aligned with how I want to live. 

If you’re feeling overstimulated lately, this might be worth exploring 🤍

 You can find it in my bio. @upspaceapp
A simple ABC juice recipe for gentle energy, diges A simple ABC juice recipe for gentle energy, digestion, and everyday nourishment.

Ingredients:
 • 2 beets
 • 3 apples
 • 5 carrots
 • ½ lemon (optional but recommended)
 • 1-inch piece ginger (optional)

Easy, grounding, and a great place to start if you’re new to juicing.

Save for later 🤍

#healthydrinks #juicerecipes #gutheath
An anti-inflammatory lifestyle isn’t just about fo An anti-inflammatory lifestyle isn’t just about food.

 Your nervous system plays a huge role in how your body heals, digests, and restores.

Supporting stress, rest, and regulation matters more than doing everything “right.”

Save this if you’re working on slowing down 🤍

#antiinflammatory #simplehabits #antiinflammatorylifestyle
If this feels like you, you’re in the right place If this feels like you, you’re in the right place 🤍
This is one of those simple things I come back to This is one of those simple things I come back to when I want nourishment to feel easy.

Golden turmeric tahini dressing — grounding, anti-inflammatory, and easy to keep on hand.

Recipe below ⬇️

Golden Turmeric Tahini Dressing
Makes ~1 cup | 5 minutes

½ cup tahini
¼ cup warm water
Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tbsp)
1 clove garlic, minced
½ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp sea salt

Whisk until smooth. Add more water, 1 tbsp at a time, if needed.

✨ If you prefer a slightly sweet dressing, add 1–2 tbsp maple syrup.

Save this for later if simple nourishment feels supportive 🌿

#antiinflammatorydiet #saucerecipe #healthyeat
An anti-inflammatory lifestyle isn’t built overnig An anti-inflammatory lifestyle isn’t built overnight.
It’s built through small, repeatable habits that lower stress on the body.

You don’t need a perfect routine.
You don’t need to change everything at once.
You just need a few supportive rhythms you can return to.

Start where it feels doable.
That’s enough 🤍

Save this for later or send it to someone who needs a gentler approach. ✨

#antiinflammatorylifestyle #wellnesstips #antiinflammatory
Maybe this year isn’t about doing more. Maybe it Maybe this year isn’t about doing more. 

Maybe it’s about choosing habits you can return to —
supporting your body instead of pushing it,
and letting consistency do the work.

Save this for the days you need the reminder. ✨
A reminder you might need today 🤍 Not everything d A reminder you might need today 🤍
Not everything deserves your energy.
Protect your peace.

#gentlewellness #protectyourpeace #wellnessthoughts

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