Chances are you have probably heard the word “chakra” before. Whether it was on TV, in a yoga class, or from your “New Age” friend, people are now more than ever aware of their chakras. Although you have heard of chakras, you may still not know exactly what they mean. Chakra (cakra in Sanskrit) refers…
Tag: personal development
Wellness Practices We’ve Been Loving
Making wellness an everyday way of life is priority that can sometimes be tricky. With busy schedules and unprecedented plans, it can be difficult to not only make a wellness routine, but stick to it. I summed up some of my favorite wellness practices that are easy, effective, and can squeeze into your daily life…
Quotes To Guide You In The Direction Of Your Heart
Have you ever felt totally directionless in life? Like your life is moving and you are watching it go by blankly without giving much effort into where it’s going? Many of us live this way. We let our lives happen to us instead of being intentional with what we are doing and how we are…
What Working At My First Pop Up Shop Taught Me
Yesterday was a very exciting day because I had the pleasure of being a vendor in my first pop up shop! Not only was it special being a vendor, but it was also very special to share this experience at Anthropologie, the company I have loved and been apart of for the last 6 years….
10 Amazing Alan Watts Quotes That Will Change Your Perspective
Alan Watts , aka the man who leaves me lost in thought, was a 20th century British philosopher, writer, and speaker. Last summer I was introduced to Watts’ through Alan Watts chill-step playlist and I have been fascinated with his philosophy ever since. Watts is best known for interpreting and popularizing Buddhism, Taoism, and Hinduism…
Monday Affirmation: Welcome To Joyville
I love affirmations. I mean, what’s better than a gentle reminder that life is great and you’re awesome? During December I was strolling through Target browsing for a secret Santa gift when I came across a deck of Affirmation cards. Affirmation cards display first person statements that are positive and uplifting. They typically create a…
A Holistic “That Girl” Routine
All over social media, motivated Gen Z’s and Millennials are talking about “that girl.” For those of you who are not so social media savvy, you may be wondering who “that girl” is. This phase has been popularized recently and essentially describes a woman who is focused on upkeeping a healthy mind, body, and spirit….
Finding Balance: How To Feel More Centered
It has recently become abundantly clear how important balance is in my life. I am a Gemini and for most of my life I have always felt like I am both good and bad. I thought having Gemini tendencies meant that I am not one thing, but I am many things, and those things range…
Simple Ways To Do More Good
Today I listened to a podcast on the Waking Up app with Sam Harris and William MacAskill. This is the introduction podcast in the To Do Good series. In this podcast, Harris and MacAskill talked about altruism and the importance of doing good for others. They spoke about the idea of being self made and…
Notes From The Weekend: Holiday Stress and Himalayan Salt
Happy Sunday! I wanted to take some time to catch up with you all. I have had a very busy couple of months and as a result, neglected one of the pass times I love the most: writing. I moved into my new apartment mid November and it is starting to come together! I am…
What My First Saturday Alone In My New Apartment Taught Me About Myself
I recently did something that I have been dying to do for years- I got my first apartment! Guys, when I tell I literally manifested this, I mean I really did. Ever since I was in high school, I have dreamed of living on my own. I thrive in my own space and being alone…
Monday Motivation: 3 Journal Prompts For Self Discovery
One of the greatest things we can do in life is get to know ourselves more. Understanding who we are and why we do what we do, is the beginning of living an intentional and fulfilled life. Over the course of the past couple of years, I have learned so much about myself. Books such…
This Is The Unknown Cause Of Irritability: How To Spot It And Stop It
We have all been around people who seem to always be irritated. Whether it is a friend, family member, or cashier at a grocery store, there are those people who just seem to never be happy no matter what. It is like they perpetually see the glass as being half empty even if it is…