Tag: wellness
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Simple Pleasures: A Guide
Life has felt a little extra chaotic lately. Nothing specific to mention, just the general and persistent stress and trauma of living in a fast paced society, ya know? Even as someone who practices mindfulness like a full time job, my mind sometimes feels like city streets- where all the traffic lights have stopped working…
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Be Where You Are: A Not-So-Secret Must Of Life
My dad spent quite a few of his teenage years living in Hawaii. He lived in all corners of the world, a product of divorce parents, some military influence, and was sent to boarding school. He often tells stories of his time in Hawaii- sort of a classic teenage boy in the late 60’s early…
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Mundane Monday’s: Observation Edition
This past week I spent a little extra time observing. One of my intentions for the week was to be more present and in doing so I found myself becoming more of an observant of my life and all that enters and leaves it- especially from moment to moment. Although I am a big fan…
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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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Staycation: San Diego Style
Well, I have officially lived in San Diego for *almost* 7 years- which is WILD to me because that is the longest I have lived pretty much anywhere. When I was growing up we moved around a lot (only between two different towns- hi Bay Area and hi Truckee, but I lived in 8 different…
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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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Reflection Questions For The End & For The Beginning
Goodbye 2022, hello 2023. As one year, chapter, story, page, dream, nightmare– whatever you want to call it– closes, and a new one awaits, let me offer you a few questions to consider as you move forward into this next phase. For best “results” spend some time on each question. Preferably write it out. Maybe…
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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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Mundane Mondays: Stillness Edition
Welcome back to another Mundane Monday post (on a Tuesday- oops), where I write about all the little moments of my week. Not the grandiose, not the highs or the lows- but more of the in betweens. This week, I specifically want to talk about stillness. I don’t necessarily mean the kind where you are…
Mindfull Mari 