REJUVENATE & THRIVE Focus: Mirror Work: Reflecting on Self-Acceptance "Mirror, Mirror on the wall, Who's the fairest of them all?" Your Weekly Intentional & Sustainable Self-Care Newsletter Volume #14 Wholeness, Reader ! "Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, who is the fairest of them all?' - that famous quote from Snow White took on profound personal meaning in my journey toward self-acceptance. Before I could even approach doing any mirror work, I had to address my relentless inner critic. My...
11 days ago • 5 min read
REJUVENATE & THRIVE Focus: The Sacred Power of Rest: Prioritizing Sleep and Stillness "Real rest feels like every cell is thanking you for taking care of you." Your Weekly Intentional & Sustainable Self-Care Newsletter Volume #13 Wholeness, Reader ! "I took rest for granted for most of my life. Even now, I'm still learning how truly sacred rest is to our mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Last August, every aspect of my life was signaling that I needed to rest - not just...
18 days ago • 5 min read
REJUVENATE & THRIVE Focus: Starting Simple: How to Begin a Self-Care Routine Without Overwhelm "When we begin to recognize the beauty in life’s simple and small moments, we unlock a depth of joy and meaning that transforms everything" Your Weekly Self-Care Newsletter | Volume #12 Wholeness, Reader ! "I did the complete opposite of starting simple - I created a two-hour self-care routine that I maintained for almost a year. Even when I varied the practices, it still consumed over an hour...
25 days ago • 4 min read
REJUVENATE & THRIVE Focus: Overcoming Guilt in Self-Care: It's Okay to Put Yourself First "Love yourself from where you are right now- telling guilt to take several seats." Your Weekly Self-Care Newsletter | Volume #11 Wholeness, Reader ! "For too long, I carried a heavy cloak of guilt, unfounded fears, and shame through life. This heaviness repelled countless people, opportunities, and experiences because I couldn't find the courage to face MYSELF. I lived under the illusion that ignoring...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
REJUVENATE & THRIVE Focus: The Power of Setting Intentions: How to Start Your Day with Purpose "The way you begin your day sets the tone for how you live your life." Your Weekly Self-Care Newsletter | Volume #10 Wholeness, Reader ! "My circumstances controlled my world for many decades. I didn't know myself - in fact, I actively ran from myself and from truly living my life. Growing up, I observed the adults around me who never seemed happy. They spoke of the complexities and burdens of adult...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
REJUVENATE & THRIVE Focus: WHY SELF-CARE ISN'T SELFISH:Unpacking the guilt & Self-Care and love for others "Self-care isn't selfish—it's sacred stewardship of your most precious resource: you." Your Weekly Self-Care Newsletter | Volume #09 Wholeness, Reader ! "Whoa! I used to run from self-care like it was a bad habit. At first, this avoidance was unconscious - I simply didn't know any better. But as I became aware it became my defense mechanism. Self-neglect became my shield of honor, a way...
about 2 months ago • 8 min read
REJUVENATE & THRIVE Focus: Healing Through Self-Compassionate Behaviors "When you embrace your imperfections with kindness, you become your own sanctuary." Your Weekly Self-Care Newsletter | Volume #08 Wholeness, Reader ! "Looking back on my healing journey toward self-compassion, I can now clearly see how far I've come. For years, I kept my true thoughts hidden whenever I disagreed or didn't want to attend an event or do a favor for someone. My inner dialogue was a continuous loop of...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
GRAND MONDAY, Reader! Your Uniqueness Wholeness SISTA, "My self-care journey began in a moment of crisis. There I was, overwhelmed with caring for my husband, when I drove to the grocery store and left my car wide open without even realizing it. That moment of complete disconnection from myself was my wake-up call. I knew something had to change. Though my self-awareness had heightened, internally I was battling with how to make the shift my well-being desperately needed. Like many of us, my...
2 months ago • 6 min read
Beautiful MONDAY, Reader! Bridging The Inner SELF HEY JOYFUL SISTA, "There was a time when I was my own worst enemy. When someone would compliment me or when I accomplished something meaningful, I'd immediately shut down those positive feelings. I'd self-sabotage, play small, and dim my light so quickly it became automatic. I was my harshest critic, making myself smaller and smaller until I nearly disappeared. The turning point came when I learned to get quiet with myself. Through deep,...
2 months ago • 7 min read