• I allow things to be easy.
    blessings - brain training - life challenge - Mantras - Meditation, Mantras, & Mindfulness - Monday Mantra - self help

    #MondayMantra: I Allow Things to be Easy

    September 5, 2016 - By 

    Lately I’ve been thinking about how often  we tend to make a task or project or process far more difficult than it needs to be. Do you ever get frustrated when:  You find yourself waiting in a long line and the person at the front is placing an unnecessarily complex order? Or… The person carrying out your service request is reciting back a time consuming list of company policies? Or… You are trying to find basic information on a website and it is nowhere obvious? Or… The assembly or installation instructions for a new product make NO sense to you…

  • empower
    healthy - inspiration - life challenge

    September 30 Day Challenge

    September 1, 2016 - By 

    HAPPY SEPTEMBER! Lazy days of summer are coming to an end (okay I am honestly NOT great at being lazy) and you feel the energy around you shifting.  What is one positive, healthy thing you can challenge yourself with over the next 30 days? If you need a teensy bit of inspiration & encouragement, you can join me on my September 30 Day Challenge!  Here’s what I’m challenging myself to do for my health & well-being: 10 minute walk Adjusting my diet Daily gratitude journal   Here’s the details: A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single…

  • blessings - brain training - healing - inspiration - life challenge - Mantras - Monday Mantra - self help

    #MondayMantra I Am Choosing to be Joyful

    August 29, 2016 - By 

    Did you know that you have tremendous power to make choices and changes in your own life? It’s true!   Our minds are incredibly powerful and give us the ability to shape how we perceive and respond to our daily circumstances.  Regardless of what type of person you consider yourself to be, we all get to choose our attitude. Even in challenging and difficult circumstances or seasons of life, we can choose to be joyful. This is not to say that we will never experience bad things, or feel sad sometimes, or need to take a time-out to recharge our emotional…

  • Cantaloupe Almond Milk Dairy Free Smoothie
    healthy - recipes

    Rad Recipes: Dairy-Free Smoothie (Tastes Like a 50/50 Bar!)

    August 27, 2016 - By 

    I wanted to create a sweet, creamy smoothie that was dairy-free but still tastes great & has an indulgent mouth-feel. BOOM! The Cantaloupe & Almond Milk Smoothie is just the thing.  It has a smooth texture and is sweet with a flavor reminiscent of a 50/50 bar without being overbearing.  It’s also a super-healthy fruit that’s loaded with potassium and B vitamins including B1, B3, B6, and folate, plus Vitamin K, magnesium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, iron, and fiber.   Calorie wise, a medium-sized melon only contains about 186 calories! Here’s my super-simple recipe: 1/2 ripe cantaloupe melon, seeds removed (you…

  • the blessings butterfly - brave
    blessings - brain training - healthy - inspiration - life challenge - The Cocoon

    Body-Positive Fitness, My Top 5 Tips, & Why I Created The Cocoon

    August 24, 2016 - By 

    For the past couple of years, I have been wanting- no, longing to- create a series of fitness videos for people living in bigger bodies, with a crazy twist: I don’t want you to lose a bunch of weight (unless that is something YOU want for yourself).  Instead, I wanted to simply love, support, and encourage people just like me to love the body that they are already living in, and provide them with some easy action-steps to help guide them to a healthier lifestyle.     I had this radical notion that I could begin to deeply, truly LOVE…

  • healthy - recipes - The Cocoon

    (Cocoon Exclusive) Rad Recipes: Vanilla Date Shakes (V, VG, GF)

    August 24, 2016 - By 

    SWEET Secret Recipe just for you in The Cocoon:  Vanilla Date Shakes!   A sweet treat that Serves 2 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk 1/2 large banana 3 Medjool dates, chopped (pits removed) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups vanilla yogurt  (try it with Greek yogurt or frozen yogurt!) ground cinnamon to taste ground cardamom to taste Blend almond milk, banana, dates, and vanilla extract until smooth; add yogurt and blend until mixture reaches your desired consistency (add a little more almond milk if it’s too thick).  Pour into glasses, sprinkle a bit of cinnamon and/or cardamom on top. Enjoy! *approx.…

  • blessings - brain training - inspiration - Mantras - Monday Mantra - self help

    #MondayMantra I Am Not Giving Up!

    August 22, 2016 - By 

    No life is immune to facing tough experiences and hard days. It’s the stuff that strips away our bullshit and allows us to refocus on what truly matters: Love. Kindness. Caring. Strength of Character. Honesty. Compassion. Trust. It’s okay to acknowledge that some days are harder than others, and if you are having a particularly hard day it’s okay to be gentle with yourself. Whatever hard things you are facing today, my friend, please don’t give up. Reassess, yes. Regroup, yes. Relax & Recharge, yes!  But never, ever give up on yourself.  Reach out and know that your tribe is…

  • blessings - Friday Feels - inspiration - Mantras - self help

    #FridayFeels I Believe in Miracles

    August 19, 2016 - By 

    What kind of miracle are you?  Too often we believe that miracles can only be some unexplainable thing, or that they are only reserved for the experiences of canonized saints and characters in sacred texts. I want to be crystal clear when I tell you that you ARE a living, breathing miracle. Every day, you are a tangible example of the Divine, and your essence is Perfection.  You. Are. A Miracle!  And I believe in you. ❤️

  • empower > compete
    healthy - recipes

    Rad Recipe: Create Your Own Quick & Easy Cucumber Detox Water

    August 18, 2016 - By 

    Creating your own Cucumber Detox Water is simple and quick.  Especially important for people who don’t love the taste (or lack thereof) of plain water, this naturally flavor-infused water tastes great and makes is easy to drink the healthy stuff all day long. Who says anything good takes a lot of time? Watch my super-fast video! Beautiful Body Benefits: Keeps your skin hydrated from the inside Helps your body flush out toxins and impurities Rich in antioxidants Nourishes your internal organs Drinking water regularly throughout the day helps curb mindless eating, so that you only eat when you are actually…