50 ways to nourish yourself (part 1)

50 ways to nourish yourself (part 1)

1. Speak kindly to you. 2. Use your special china for everyday. 3. Splurge on loose tea leaves and enjoy the ritual of preparing and sipping a cup of tea. 4. Spend an hour in a shop that brings you pleasure—your favorite bookstore, a little craft nook, a luxurious boutique, an art gallery. 5. Take […]

How do you nourish yourself?

How do you nourish yourself?

I’ve decided to adopt the theme NOURISH for July. It’s a wonderful word that encompasses the idea of gentle care, being filled with good things and giving love. One of my favorite nourishing activities is knitting. I first learned during a breakup with a boyfriend. I read an article in Real Simple magazine about a […]

Take one small step

Take one small step

Happiness is a choice. It’s easy to say but hard to do…especially when you’re feeling envious of all the travel photos on Instagram, when your boss has just reprimanded you, when you’re experiencing heartbreaking loss. “Happiness is a choice” doesn’t mean just a shift to positive thoughts, to “good vibes lang” amidst difficult challenges.  It means that […]

How are you doing with your word for the year?

How are you doing with your word for the year?

What word did you choose to live by for the year? We’re midway through 2017. It’s a good time to sit down and assess whether you have made any progress on your word.  Take out your journal so you can reflect on the questions below: 1. How did you live your word in January…February…March…and so […]

10 things I’m loving now: June 2017

10 things I’m loving now: June 2017

1. How to start a passion project 2. Beautiful reads for working moms: here and here 3. I have so much love for Ann Patchett. If you don’t want to make a commitment to her novels yet, this book is a good intro to her writing: This is the Story of a Happy Marriage. 4. […]