Tag: health
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Mundane Mondays- On A Sunday Evenin’
The week ahead is one of those weeks that feels like an overstuffed paper plate. In theory, its manageable, but one wrong shift or move, and that sucker is bending and breaking from the pressure. I feel like in order to not get too far behind on *things* this week, I need to stay a…
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Mindful Minute- Classroom and Beyond
I recently had a TikTok video blow up (lol). It was one where I stated some of my ‘unpopular’ teacher ideas. It was met with overwhelming support and love- and only a few nay sayers telling me I should quit my job and never have kids. Charming humans, huh? Within this video, I mentioned something…
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Little Ways To Be Yourself Again
I have lost myself enough times to feel pretty confident in telling you that every time you lose yourself, you always return stronger. You return more aligned, more dedicated to self, more aware of the reasons you got lost in the first place, and most importantly– how to return if it ever happens again. I…
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Mundane Monday: Growth & Gratitude Edition
We are entering that time of the year where reflection seems fitting and natural- and with that- I specifically want to talk about growth and gratitude. Another week brings another opportunity to sift through what is going right, as well as notice what things might feel seemingly ‘wrong’, and most importantly- how to move forward,…
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Magic In the Mundane
Here it is! The first of many Mundane Monday’s. Every Monday I will be sharing my favorite mundane moments from my week. But before I give you my list, here are a few background thoughts and feelings… I am a big time dreamer. I always have been, beyond the stars is hardly a limit. I…
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The Pitfall of Happiness
If there is one thing you need to know about younger Mari, she chased happiness like it was her job. And most of the time, she succeeded in that chase. She won happiness. She was happiness. The color yellow, personified. She also had a lot to be happy about (and still does). A very loving…
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How To Sit With Your Feelings
Sitting with heavy emotions is one of those things that we all know we should do- don’t run from what you are feeling- sit with it! As if it were as easy as laying out a little picnic blanket, having a nice little mental chat over tea and snacks, staying for just an hour or…
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How To Start Yoga At Home
Although, my yoga practice started in a Bikram studio, it quickly shifted into being a very personal practice that I developed in the comfort of my own home, which then evolved into a practicing a plethora of different styles- rotating between new studios, new teachers, online classes- ultimately deepening my own personal practice.
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How To Start Running, From A Fellow Non-Runner
I’ve always wanted to be a runner- someone who can go for miles and miles- chasing that endorphin kick and high that so many runners swear by. But whether due to having other physical fitness priorities, or literally being held back by my bionic hip, running isn’t always in the cards for me. However, I…
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Why Is Fear the Bad Guy?
And Why I Choose Fear Over Complacency I am guilty of a few things in life. But my biggest one might be choosing fear as the excuse as to why I can’t or won’t do something. I blame it. It is fears fault- not mine! This is a mistake I have made in the past,…
Mindfull Mari 