Tag: wellness

4-step framework to set an intentional day while keeping wellness at the center of the morning

So what’s so important about mornings?

For me, it’s the time when I get to be selfish. It’s the time before meetings, calls and daily tasks steal my attention and time. It’s the time when I feel the most rested and have the power to think deeply.

Perhaps what I love most is the natural world unfolding around me as the sun comes up. Even if it’s raining, the light of the sun through the clouds wakes up the wildlife and world around me. The stillness of the morning starts to unfold, giving way to a beautiful dawn.

Burn Out – An escape to Hawaii and a pragmatic approach to recovery

While ‘burn out’ is a ‘real thing’, the remedy for when you find yourself burnt out isn’t a quick fix! Everything that I read would take time – make sure you’re getting enough sleep, make sure you’re eating healthy meals, limit caffeine and alcohol, exercise frequently. While all of those things help, it wasn’t the answer I was looking for. 

The Art of Mixing Loose Leaf Tea

First, I think about the purpose of why I’m drinking the tea. Sometimes, it’s to energize with caffeine. Other times, it’s to slow things down with a calming chamomile. Peppermint and lavender are also incredibly soothing and I often use them when winding down from the day. There are also tea blends that are used to detox.