The challenges from last week went very well! That’s especially true for the sleep challenge. I’m in much better moods lately because of the improvements to my quality of sleep. And now, onto this week. I’m tackling another two wellness challenges based on The Science of Well-being course. The first habit is practicing meditation. The …
Wellness challenges to cultivate joy
I have been on a wellness journey since early 2018. Back then, I was feeling very stressed, and unwell physically and emotionally. Our family of five had moved quite suddenly and there was a lot to do to get us settled. The move itself happened during my husband’s busy season at work, so he couldn’t …
Overwhelmed but present
I’ve been feeling very overwhelmed for the past few weeks. Maybe even longer than that. I have a lot of items on my to-do list and I feel like I just can’t get a good grasp on many of them. I’m doing a lot of things but I’m not doing them well, or as well …
Intentional about rest
I can’t believe it’s already December and the year is coming to an end! But, new month means a new wellness challenge. Before I get into all that, let’s go back to last month. My wellness challenge for November was to practice gratitude, and I was particularly focused on being more grateful for the home …
Gratitude and Contentment
Hello November! It’s a new month and that means a new wellness challenge. My challenge last month was to knit every day. I did that successfully and enjoyed working on my projects a little bit each evening before heading to bed. My challenge for November is gratitude, specifically focused on home. I know, I usually …
Intentional happiness
It’s not about having time, it’s about making time Last week, I talked about feeling like I don’t have the time to take care of myself, and my physical wellness in particular. I also started to feel a bit overwhelmed with everything else I want to do; not the things I have to do, but …