When my gorgeous friend Katie asked me to write a guest blog for her page on how to use crystals to up the vibe after a visit to my home, it's needless to say I was honoured. My second thought that came to mind was “where do I even start”... I have been utilizing the energies of crystals for many years now, both in my home and on my person. Anyone who has immersed themselves in the world of crystals already will know it can very easily become a hobby for life! Each type of c

In all of my time as a coach and through many conversations, there are a few main questions and challenges that seem to come up again and again when it comes to beginning a solid self care routine. And, no surprise there, the challenges are generally not knowing what to do, not feeling like it's possible to find the space in life, and feeling guilty about it... So let's dig in and have a look at each of these! What to do? From a quick brainstorm, here are 30 Self Care Activi

It's no secret that I LOVE chia pudding!! And why not? This simple breakfast has become a staple in my house as there are about a million ways to jazz it up! All of the recipes here are plant-based and easily made vegan (just sub the honey). Plus they're all easy, delicious, and really healthy for you. But what are chia seeds? If you hear chia and immediately start singing that little jingle from the 80's (cue: "ch-ch-ch-chia!!") then you're on the right track! They do h

You've probably heard about grounding (AKA earthing) practices. But do you know what grounding is? And do you understand the theory behind why it's good for you and how it works? Well never fear, because here we're going to break through some of the confusion and get clear on: -What grounding is. -Why it's good for you and deserves a spot in your self care routine -How to incorporate it into your busy life! What is Grounding? Put simply, grounding is the practice of connecti

Let's start by asking, WHAT is self care? If you speak with me often or read my posts, you'll know that I'm a wee bit obsessed with self care! Unfortunately lately this has become a bit of a buzz word or buzz phrase and there is a lot of confusion around what exactly it means... So let's get clear! Self Care is any activity that makes you feel nourished and taken care of. But this is such a broad definition! So won't this encompass a ton of things? YES it does... and that'

As was mentioned last week, in my humble opinion diets suck... And hey that's all well and good, but what does it mean? What now? What steps do we take moving forward if diets are out of the question? I'm glad you asked! My answer to that is listen to your gut. Both figuratively and literally. Your body is constantly telling you what it likes and what it doesn't. This can come in many forms, and as each body is different there's always different things to look out for, b

Are you bloated or tired? Is your digestion not what you'd like it to be (hello constipation!) or maybe your sleep is often interrupted and you just can't figure out why.... There's one thing that may be missing from your life and that is a regular daily detox practice. Now when I say detox I'm not talking fasting, diets, pills, or diuretics... I'm talking about natural easy things you can add to your day to help your body function at it's best! When your body is in top fo

Do you believe you've got the power to create the life of your dreams? Do you think you have control over how you're treated? Over your experiences? The answer is yes. Even if you don't see how, the answer is yes. This is reflected in the following paradigms. What exactly is a paradigm and why is it important? A paradigm is a guideline. It's a basis for how we operate in daily life and can determine how we deal with and react to things. It is not a rule or a law, simpl

Alright ladies and gents, this is a BIG topic! Like seriously, this is huge. There are books, documentaries, tv series, and many people's careers based solely on this one thing. It is not something that can be learned in one day or even properly discussed in this medium, but it is still well worth talking about. Why? Because is affects ALL of us! And because every little bit of positive change makes a difference. Who among us hasn't looked in the mirror at some point in