Plus a bonus free mindfulness tool. Everyone wants to have a better year. No one starts a new year and says, “I really hope this is my tough year where all the difficult stuff happens. I can take it. BriNg iT oN, UnIVeRse!” No, we’re a hopeful species. …

Do you fall into one of these categories? The words “mindfulness” and meditation are circulating everywhere these days. You see and hear about it so often that you might even catch yourself rolling your eyes, or thinking “I swear, if someone tells me to meditate one more effing time…” Then…

3 powerful tips for when you feel disconnected from everywhere. — Moving away from home is an experience that doesn’t always fit into words. There are so many strange feelings that only you have. Those you left behind will feel it, but differently. They will mourn you. …

If you had a severe mood dip after you stopped breastfeeding, you’re not alone. — My son just turned one a few weeks ago. PHEW. It has been one hell of a year. There have been lots of beautiful moments, and he has been a joy. Hormonally speaking, this year of motherhood has been hell for me — probably for my husband, too. If you…

It’s all to do with the power of observance. — “Comparison is the thief of joy” — Theodore Roosevelt FOMO (fear of missing out) has become a common emotional issue as our connectivity through technology has increased. We see photos of our friends or family doing things we couldn’t attend, and we get a feeling of dread. Or it happens…

A woman’s story of immigration and finding peace. Elora lived alone, kind of. She didn’t have any pets. Her only child had left the nest long ago. However, she had her beloved plants which sprawled across two of the four walls in her living room. She sat in her favorite…

Clear your pathway so success can find you. — We’ve all heard the phrase “a cluttered space is a cluttered mind,” right? It’s true — but we’re transcending physical space here. We’re talking about much more than just your living room, bedroom, or office. Email inboxes, camera rolls, and wardrobe take their toll on your mental health when too…

With a recipe as flexible as a yogi included. — I know you see that mountain of tangy veggies piled high. You’re probably thinking, “how the hell am I going to tame that?” Don’t worry. Once you bite into the fresh, crunchy goodness, you’ll make it happen on instinct. Those fillings aren’t going anywhere. That being said, this sandwich would…

A money-saver against pizza cravings. — Here’s the story of how this recipe came about. I was craving pizza — normal for me — and well, we were broke. Also normal. I was a finger tap away from ordering pizza delivery. I’d chosen what I wanted, added it to my virtual basket and all. I was…