Lately I’ve been making an effort to be very mindful about protecting my energy. So I thought I’d share a few thoughts about how you can tap into higher levels of protecting your energy. This is especially important when you have a lot happening and have to be careful not to become depleted (which is so me right now). It takes practice, but learning to gracefully say no to things in advance that you know will drain you or that you know you can’t give 100% to is an art that is so worth the effort. Raise your standards. Be highly selective with where you spend your precious energy. Edit…
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Three Self-Care Goals for Stepping Up Joy
In find so much inspiration in the changing of the seasons. The coziness, the peaceful reminders that nature is always working its magic, and the feeling of fresh starts. When a new season begins, it’s a perfect time to evaluate your self-care routines and step things up. To kick off this season, I wanted to share three self-care goals for stepping up joy that will have a great R.O.E. (return on energy). Evaluate Where Your Attention is Going This one is big when it comes to your mental self-care. And it comes down to one strategy: Stop giving your attention to things that don’t interest or inspire you. That’s it!…
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How to Create a Bedside Self Care Station for Relaxation and Better Sleep
First I want to say I’m sending you all tons of love and support through this challenging time. It’s the 3rd week of quarantine, and we’re all doing our best to stay well, support those who need us, and make the most of it. It’s my hope that this can be a transformational time full of positive shifts and meaningful connections with ourselves and those we love. I’ve been working on getting creative with some of the projects and activities around our home that I’ve been wanting to tackle to for a while, including organizing my nightstand. One of my favorite (and easy) little projects is this bedside self care…
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My New Book is Here! All the Details on Betty Boop’s Guide to a Bold and Balanced Life
Hi Amazing Friends! I’m so happy to share with you that my new book (a fun one!) is finally out this month! Betty Boop’s Guide to a Bold and Balanced Life – Fun, Fierce, Fabulous Advice Inspired by the Animated Icon is a unique, inspiring book featuring a refreshing blend of empowering life advice, timeless tips, fascinating history, humorous anecdotes, and scientific studies. All are punctuated by Betty’s own relatable experiences pulled directly from her treasured cartoons and her fabulous history. And, all pay tribute to the modern woman of today (and guys will enjoy it too!). Topics covered include self-confidence, personal style, kindness, love, courage, health, and more. And,…
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How to Take Your Power Back When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed
When you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or just out of sorts in general – here is the secret to taking your power back and creating a massive shift fast… Radical Self-Care. I’m not talking about your basic day-to-day self care and bare minimum maintenance, but an actual full-scale mission to self-care and self-love yourself back into a good place again…back to YOU. This mission, should you choose to accept it (please do!), may take anywhere from a day or two to a few weeks, and your soul will tell you when it’s complete. Willingness to put your self care at the top of your list is truly the magic formula…
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Four Great Tips to Zap the Cloudy Day Blues
Got the winter blues? Can’t lie, all the cold and dreary weather has had me struggling to find energy and motivation to do much of anything! For those who really struggle with this, believe it or not, it has a name! Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects many, many people, so you’re not alone. So, in this post I’m sharing four great tips to zap the cloudy day blues and help with Season Affective Disorder. For my friends (like me!) who are affected emotionally by cloudy, dreary weather, here are a few of my favorite mood boosters for darker days (I rely on these, along with occasional two-minute solo dance parties…
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Relationships and Life: Here’s the Likely Answer When You Feel Like Something’s Missing
“Only what you have not given can be lacking in any situation.” This is an idea from A Course in Miracles that I’m breathing in this week, and have numerous times before. It is a powerful truth that can be challenging to accept because it shows us that we must look at what we are not offering in any situation, and that we must take responsibility. That in fact, what we give more of is what we will receive more of in return. For me, this concept is a reminder to always see things from a place of love. It’s a reminder to give even more love, and to be…
