I didn't expect to get so much joy from this book. A Monk's Guide to a Clean House and Mind by Shoukei Matsumoto was in my "recommended for you" after reading Don't Worry: 48 Lessons on Relieving Anxiety from a Zen Buddhist Monk by Shunmyo Masuno (which I will talk about a smidge next week). … Continue reading Cleaning for the Heart + Mind. 🌿
Mental Health
3 Ways I’m Creating Balance.
As I pick up more shifts and add back more classes, I've been trying to create a better balance for myself during the week. Not only for myself but for the kids as well. I reached my point of burn out and I'm slowly trying to recover. I started "really" picking things back up the … Continue reading 3 Ways I’m Creating Balance.
Burnt Out. 🌿
Yet again, I am burnt out. My ADHD brain doesn't know when to say no... but it has been better. Back in the day, pre-diagnosis, I would have said YES to everything. So 100% of things. Now I'm between 50-60% saying "YES" to what I should probably say no to. Not bad, but still a … Continue reading Burnt Out. 🌿
February Photo Dump.
Well now, where did March come from? I suppose a "happy March" is in order. For this post, I'm photo dumping some of my favorite moments from February as a little update to what I've been up to over the month or so. 🌿 I've been training more clients. I've been enjoying training again and … Continue reading February Photo Dump.
What If? 🌿
What's the worse that could happen?Someone says "No?" Guess what happens to you after that? You're STILL here. Are you hurt? Maybe. But you're still full of endless possibilities that could NOW be. The worst thing was "no" and now that it's out of the way, you can move forward.You don't want to come to … Continue reading What If? 🌿
Almost 35. 🌻
I'm just about four months from turning 35. I don't know why it feels like such a midlife crisis to me. So please just bear with me until June. 🫠 I won't go back into it ALL (you can read more on that jist HERE), but there have been quite a lot of changes that … Continue reading Almost 35. 🌻
“Hi, It’s Me.” 🌿
As per the "norm" as of late, I didn't know what to write. I try to post weekly, but this past weekend a lot happened in my overall life [especially with work]. I'll discuss more details perhaps in another post but for now I just wanted to say that I am drained. Going from having … Continue reading “Hi, It’s Me.” 🌿
Little Things That Have Helped Recently.
While trying to consume less, I feel like I started to neglect myself. Sometimes my brain just takes things too far and then I forget all together some basic things I need to function. You know, the little things.Here are a few things I've recently purchased that have helped me; 2023 Planner: After a few … Continue reading Little Things That Have Helped Recently.
Hip Injury Progress.
I've been working on my physical therapy exercises for my hip almost a couple of weeks. I've also been doing mobility work for AT LEAST ten minutes daily.Lately, I've found that I need to do some form of stretching or mobility DAILY even if it's just for those ten minutes to keep my hip loose. … Continue reading Hip Injury Progress.
Healing. 🌿
Just a small warning if you are triggered or sensitive to information about eating disorders, please skip this blog post. Your mental health is important. Thank you for your support on the blog. ❤ . . . Since feeling "lost," I had a realization that my relationship with food wasn't so great. Since stopping Crossfit, bodybuilding and … Continue reading Healing. 🌿
Minimalist[ish] Sabs 