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Staying Healthy and Balanced When You Work from Home

March 19, 2025 · In: Productivity

Staying Healthy and Balanced When You Work from Home

If you work from home then you will know how important it is to take care of yourself. This is easier said than done as well, as you may find that your time is quite often taken up with other things that you simply have no control over. If you want to make a positive change then simply look ...

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January 16, 2025 · In: Career Tips

Balancing Career Goals with Life’s Most Important Priorities

Balancing work goals with personal priorities can sometimes feel like walking a tightrope. On one side, there are deadlines, meetings, and ambitions to achieve career success. On the other side, there are personal commitments, relationships, and time needed for relaxation. Learning how to manage ...

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7 Wellness Habits to Practice at Work This Year

January 7, 2025 · In: Habits & Routines, Wellness

7 Wellness Habits to Practice at Work This Year

Whether employed by a company or yourself, you spend much more time at work than doing anything else. It makes sense to make this significant part of your life as healthy and fulfilling as possible. You’ve got to do the hours, so make the most of them by practicing wellness habits that will enrich ...

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_How to Stay Calm and Manage Stress During Busy Workdays

March 15, 2024 · In: Career Tips, Self-Care

How to Stay Calm and Manage Stress During Busy Work Days

Most active professionals who care about their longevity and simply doing a good job in their daily lives will care about their health pillars, be that eating well, exercising, or sleeping with a good routine. But it’s also true that no body of water is still forever. Sooner or later things ...

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How to Improve Your Work-Life Balance During the Holidays

November 10, 2022 · In: Productivity, Self-Care, Wellness

6 Tips to Improve Your Work-Life Balance During the Holidays

The holidays bring a lot of joy but they can also bring a lot of stress when it comes to work-life balance! When you have to work during the holidays you can find yourself being pulled in many different directions (family events, home responsibilities, work deadlines, work parties, etc). How are ...

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10 Self-Care Tips for Entrepreneurs

November 4, 2021 · In: Self-Care, Wellness

10 Self-Care Tips for Entrepreneurs

Self-care is so important yet so neglected, especially by entrepreneurs. These 10 Self-care tips for entrepreneurs can help change that. As entrepreneurs, we try to put our all into our business because we want it to succeed and because it's our business so it's really important to us. This ...

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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 πŸ˜‚πŸ€

#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.

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

πŸ’› Energy + Clarity
Made with fermented ginseng, lion’s mane, and around 30mg of green tea caffeine to support focused energyβ€”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 πŸŽƒβ˜•οΈ I first shared t This one deserved a comeback πŸŽƒβ˜•οΈ

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

β€’ 2 shots espresso or 8 oz brewed coffee
β€’ 1 tbsp pumpkin purΓ©e
β€’ 1–2 tbsp maple syrup
β€’ ΒΌ tsp pumpkin pie spice
β€’ ΒΌ tsp vanilla extract
β€’ ΒΎ cup milk of choice
β€’ 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 πŸ˜…

@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 πŸŽƒπŸ€

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

Save this recipe for your next fall breakfast!

Ingredients:
β€’ ΒΌ cup pumpkin purΓ©e
β€’ Β½ cup oat flour
β€’ 1 tbsp maple syrup
β€’ Β½ tsp vanilla extract
β€’ Β½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
β€’ Β½ tsp baking powder
β€’ Pinch of salt
β€’ ΒΌ cup milk of choice

Add everything to a ramekin and stir until combined. Bake at 350Β°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
My hobbies are very serious actually πŸ˜‚πŸ€ #toddlerm My hobbies are very serious actually πŸ˜‚πŸ€

#toddlermoms #momlife #millenialmom #reallifemoments #lifestylecreator
One of my favorite ways to make water a little les One of my favorite ways to make water a little less boring πŸ‹βœ¨

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:
πŸ‹ 10 lemon slices
🫚 3 one-inch pieces of fresh ginger
🧑 1 four-inch piece of fresh turmeric
🌢️ ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
πŸ–€ ΒΌ tsp black pepper
πŸ’§ 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. 🀍

#reallifewellness #becomingher
I could seriously spend all day in Sprouts πŸ˜‚πŸŒ±πŸ€ #s I could seriously spend all day in Sprouts πŸ˜‚πŸŒ±πŸ€

#sprouts #groceryshopping #groceryhaul
Okay, I get why people become obsessed with runnin Okay, I get why people become obsessed with running πŸƒπŸ»β€β™€οΈπŸ€

#beginnerrunner #runningjourney #newrunner
New healthy find at Sprouts πŸ‘€πŸ¦ I’ve been wanting New healthy find at Sprouts πŸ‘€πŸ¦

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 β€” link in bio! 🀍

Which flavor would you try first?

#ad #foundatsprouts #proteinicecream
Watermelon Coconut Hydration Drink πŸ‰πŸ₯₯ A simple su Watermelon Coconut Hydration Drink πŸ‰πŸ₯₯

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
- Β½ cup coconut water
- juice from Β½ 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
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