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8 Tips for Starting a Meditation Practice

September 27, 2022 · In: Meditation, Mindset

8 Tips for Starting a Meditation Practice

Whether you want to manage your anxiety, strengthen your focus, or simply take care of your health, there are countless reasons that people find their way to meditation. If you’re just starting your meditation journey, developing a solid practice is an important first step.  Meditation for ...

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Let of of Negative Thoughts and Limiting Beliefs

April 26, 2022 · In: Intentional Living, Self-Improvement

8 Ways to Let Go of Negative Thoughts and Limiting Beliefs

Do you sometimes feel like you’re drowning in negative thoughts and limiting beliefs? Perhaps you believe that you could get so much accomplished and reach your goals if you could just get rid of the voice in your head telling you that you aren’t good enough. These negative thoughts can be ...

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April 5, 2022 · In: Intentional Living, Self-Improvement

How to Defeat Imposter Syndrome

Have you ever felt like you don't belong? Have you ever been certain that if people knew who you really were, you wouldn't have the opportunities in life or on the job that you currently have? If so, you aren't alone. Far from it. If you have spent much or most of your adult life attributing ...

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Positive Affirmations for Female Entrepreneurs

March 8, 2022 · In: Affirmations, Mindset

50 Positive Affirmations for Female Entrepreneurs

Affirmations for Female Entrepreneurs As a female entrepreneur, I honestly feel like affirmations are one of the best tools to use when building a business.  Having a positive and abundant mindset is so important when it comes to showing up for your work and building a business every ...

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25 Positive New Year Affirmations

December 21, 2021 · In: Affirmations, Mindset

35 Positive New Year Affirmations 2026

The start of 2026 invites a fresh perspective.  It’s like we’re given a clean slate and everything is in front of us to create and achieve our goals. We’re carrying experiences and knowledge we learned this year into the next, and affirmations can help you move ahead with a steady ...

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How to Have a Growth Mindset

October 21, 2021 · In: Intentional Living, Mindset, Self-Improvement

5 Ways a Growth Mindset Leads to Success

What does success take? Some people think you have to be born with extraordinary skills or just be lucky. They believe it's only for some people but not others, like it's a rare resource that some people get and everyone else will never have. However, researcher and professor of psychology, Carol ...

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nothing groundbreaking…just a few little things th nothing groundbreaking…just a few little things that make my weeks feel a little less chaotic + a lot more manageable 🤍

and I’m still learning that a good week doesn’t have to go exactly as planned.
Bringing this apple crisp back for fall 🍎 warm cin Bringing this apple crisp back for fall 🍎 warm cinnamon apples with a crumbly oat topping… preferably with a scoop of vanilla ice cream 🤍

Save this for a day you’re craving a little fall baking.

APPLE FILLING
• 4–5 Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apples
• ⅓ cup maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of nutmeg
• A little lemon juice

CRISP TOPPING
• 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
• ¼ cup almond flour
• ¼ cup coconut sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• ¼ cup coconut oil, room temperature

HOW TO MAKE
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a baking dish with coconut oil.
2. Peel, core, and slice the apples. Toss with a little lemon juice, then mix with maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add to your baking dish.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the oats, almond flour, coconut sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Work in the coconut oil with a fork until crumbly.
4. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples. Bake for 45–50 minutes, until golden brown and the apples are tender.
5. Let cool slightly and enjoy!

#applecrisp #fallbaking #applerecipes
spotted @beam glow at @sprouts and wanted to try i spotted @beam glow at @sprouts and wanted to try it 🤍 anyone else love checking out what’s new while grocery shopping?

#partnership #austinhummingbirds #wellnessdrink #sproutsfinds #groceryfinds
if he could share a little of that energy with me if he could share a little of that energy with me 😂🍵

#toddlermoms #momlifebalance #matchamoment
a little reminder for the moms who need it today 🤍 a little reminder for the moms who need it today 🤍

#momlifestyle #momselfcare #selfcareformoms
Whole Foods fall finds part 2 🎃🍂 Which one would Whole Foods fall finds part 2 🎃🍂 

Which one would you try first? 👀 

#wholefoodsfinds #fallfinds #healthierchoice #pumpkinspiceseason
I’ve been realizing lately that feeling better doe I’ve been realizing lately that feeling better doesn’t always come from doing more.

Sometimes it’s actually the opposite.

Moving my body without worrying if it “counts.”
Making easy meals instead of trying to make everything perfect.
Letting my routines change with the day.
Keeping wellness simple.
Choosing consistency over trying to do everything perfectly.

Turns out, a lot of things feel better when I stop making them so complicated. 🤍

What’s something you’ve simplified lately?

#simplehabits #wellnesstip #simplifyyourlife 

some movement > no movement 🤍

easy meals have saved me more times than I can count

still a routine girl… just a much more flexible one

I really don’t need to try every wellness trend I see on the internet

this one might be the biggest lesson for me
and tomorrow we wake up and do it all over again 🤍 and tomorrow we wake up and do it all over again 🤍

#momlifebelike #toddlermommy #reallifemom
Whole Foods is officially in fall mode 🍂🎃 I found Whole Foods is officially in fall mode 🍂🎃

I found so many healthier fall finds that I had to split them into two parts 😂

Which one would you try first? The pumpkin spice cottage cheese definitely caught my attention 👀

Save this for your next Whole Foods trip 🤍

#wholefoodsfinds #fallfinds #healthygroceries #fallfood
pumpkin season but make it an easy snack 🎃🤎 These pumpkin season but make it an easy snack 🎃🤎

These pumpkin chocolate chip energy balls are so easy to throw together and perfect when you want something a little sweet. No baking required. 

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Energy Balls Recipe

- 1 cup rolled oats
- ⅓ cup pumpkin purée
- ½ cup creamy almond butter
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- ¼ cup chocolate chips (I used @enjoyjustdate )

Mix everything together, roll into balls, and enjoy! Store them in the fridge for an easy snack throughout the week. 🤍

save this one for your next fall snack 🎃

#pumpkinrecipe #energyballs #fallrecipes
just trying to be a good mom + wife, build my busi just trying to be a good mom + wife, build my business, take care of myself, and somehow keep up with the laundry too 😂🤍

#motherhoodjourney #toddlermoms #momslife
One thing I love about these Bioactive Blends is t One thing I love about these Bioactive Blends is that they all start with MGO 850+ raw Mānuka honey, but each one offers something a little different:

🧡 Body Recovery + Gut
Made with turmeric and ginger to support recovery and digestive balance. It has a warm ginger flavor with bright citrus notes.

💜 Immunity + Defense
Combines elderberry and echinacea for daily immune support, with a berry-sweet flavor and a hint of mint.

💛 Energy + Clarity
Made with fermented ginseng, lion’s mane, and around 30mg of green tea caffeine to support focused energy—without feeling like another cup of coffee. It has notes of caramel, vanilla, and cacao.

I love that you can choose a blend based on what your routine needs that day. Which one would you try first?

Comment HONEY and I’ll send you my link to get a 10-pack of MGO 850+ Mānuka honey sticks, perfect for wellness on the go 🍯🤍

@manukorahoney 

#manukahoney #manuka #healthyhabit
This one deserved a comeback 🎃☕️ I first shared t This one deserved a comeback 🎃☕️

I first shared this iced pumpkin spice latte back in 2022, and it’s still one of my favorite easy fall drinks. Made with real pumpkin, maple syrup, and a few simple ingredients.

Save it for your next cozy coffee morning 🤎

Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte

• 2 shots espresso or 8 oz brewed coffee
• 1 tbsp pumpkin purée
• 1–2 tbsp maple syrup
• ¼ tsp pumpkin pie spice
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract
• ¾ cup milk of choice
• Ice

Froth the coffee, pumpkin, maple syrup, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla together. Pour over ice, add your milk, stir, and enjoy!

#pumpkinspicelattes #fallrecipe #pumpkinseason #easyrecipe #healthycoffee
I’ve started getting up before my son wakes up so I’ve started getting up before my son wakes up so I can have a little quiet time to myself 🤍 I make my coffee, catch up on some work, or just read inspirational quotes for a bit.

I’ve been focusing more on my gut health and recovery from workouts lately, so I started adding a scoop of @heartandsoilsupplements grass-fed colostrum to my warm coffee. It’s unflavored, and their colostrum comes from grass-fed, pasture-raised cows.

Around 8, I head to the gym. After the gym, I shower and have breakfast with my husband and son, and somehow it’s already noon 😅

@fromthelobby 

#heartandsoilsupplements #nosetotailnutrition #healthyliving #grassfed
a realistic little food diary 🤍 Simple meals, sna a realistic little food diary 🤍

Simple meals, snacks, and of course coffee and tea. 

#whatieatinadayrealistic #simplemeals #wieiad
a little September wish for all of us 🤍✨ #septemb a little September wish for all of us 🤍✨

#september #newmonthvibes
Bringing back this oldie but goodie because pumpki Bringing back this oldie but goodie because pumpkin season is basically here 🎃🤍

These Pumpkin Pie Baked Oats are warm, cozy, and so easy to make. 

Save this recipe for your next fall breakfast!

Ingredients:
• ¼ cup pumpkin purée
• ½ cup oat flour
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
• ½ tsp baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• ¼ cup milk of choice

Add everything to a ramekin and stir until combined. Bake at 350°F for 15–20 minutes. Serve warm. I topped mine with coconut whipped cream!

Enjoy! 🧡

#pumpkinseason #bakedoats #pumpkinrecipe #fallbreakfast
sometimes you move for the progress. sometimes you sometimes you move for the progress.
sometimes you move for your peace. 🤍

#reallifewellness #runningjourney #movementismedicine
My current evening sweet treat 🤍🍦 Tried the Honey My current evening sweet treat 🤍🍦

Tried the Honey Cinnamon from @rivoproteinicecream and it’s sooo good. It has 12g of protein per serving and is made with real ingredients, but honestly I just love that it actually tastes like ice cream. 

You can find Rivo at @sprouts nationwide! They also have a BOGO offer right now. I put the link in my bio 🤍

@sprouts.market.finds 

#ad #foundatsprouts #proteinicecream

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