Mental Health
The Simple Walking Meditation You Have To Try
If you’ve been following the blog from the beginning, you know I’ve already written a few posts about guided meditation, meditation apps, and mindfulness over the past few months. In this post, I am continuing to share the winding, unpaved road that is my mindfulness journey. There is one meditation that really changed how I…
Read MoreMy Favourite Self-Care Apps
The Project of “Me” Go on social media and you’ll find the term self-care all over the place. Mental health discussions are becoming more commonplace and people are talking about their feelings and their mental health in new and more honest ways, sharing stories and struggles. Brands are following suit and bringing these topics into…
Read MoreI Meditated Every Day for 30 Days and This is What Happened
I have always struggled with anxiety, but it had gotten worse last winter, a lot worse. In December of 2017, I went to the doctor after having a series of anxiety attacks. Cancelling on social events, unable to complete basic tasks outside of the home, and really feeling a deep unshakable sadness was what I described…
Read MoreStaying Present While Travelling
The Art of Being in the Moment It can be easy, whether travelling or not, to think ten steps ahead and not be grounded in the present moment. I am guilty of this all the time. Being fully present is nothing short of an art in my eyes, and it’s something I have to consistently…
Read MoreThe Hesitant Adventurer’s Guide to Hiking in The Swiss Alps
Nervous Is An Understatement The thought of hiking in the Swiss Alps was absolutely intimidating to me. As an inexperienced hiker on the flattest terrain, I would definitely say I was a teeny bit nervous about hiking in one of the most impressive and dangerous mountain ranges in the world. Here are a few takeaways…
Read MoreEssentials for Stress Relief That Fit in Your Carry-On
Traveling with anxiety isn’t always easy. There are challenges and unknowns around every corner, stress and new situations that put your nerves to the test. To top it all off, if you’re like me, you are living out of a small carry on bag. Sounds like a recipe for a miserable trip doesn’t it? Traveling…
Read MoreStop Waiting for Perfection
This past week I spent a day in Prince Edward County with some good friends, Melissa Eapen of Adventure Deficit Disorder and Maggie Zatterberg of The Waiting Stories. We started chatting blogs while driving to lunch and I explained all of the things that had to happen before my blog could launch. The list…
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