This year, has been an amazing rollercoaster ride, and as we near the end, I think of all the people who got me through the year. Continue reading “5 Instagram Accounts that Got me Through 2020”
5 Instagram Accounts that Got me Through 2020
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Late Night Thoughts in Quarantine: Parenting Edition
In all my efforts to have my daughter dressed in neutral colored clothing—because I loathe pink— Continue reading “Late Night Thoughts in Quarantine: Parenting Edition”
Some Things no Longer Seem or Feel Important
It is undeniable the spiritual energy that reverberates around the globe around this time of year. Continue reading “Some Things no Longer Seem or Feel Important”
I Employ my own Right to Celebrate in the Way that I Choose
As Christmas is nearing, I am thinking about the myriad of ways that people celebrate or do not celebrate Christmas. Continue reading “I Employ my own Right to Celebrate in the Way that I Choose”
A Lifetime of Joy
What a year it has been so far! A year of so much loss, but so much to be thankful for. As we celebrate the holidays Continue reading “A Lifetime of Joy”
Have a Wonderful Weekend
What are your plans for the weekend? On Saturday, I plan on dropping my kids to Nana’s house. It’s part of the self-care that I have needed so badly and a gift for finishing my bachelor’s degree. I am so happy and relieved.
I submitted my last paper on Wednesday at 11:15 p.m. and I took a moment to exhale. I felt like I had been holding my breathe for a little over two years and now, I can finally breathe again.
I thought about the moment when I would walk across the podium with my daughters watching me. COVID-19 has taken that moment away, but I know my accomplishment is not diminished.
Now that I have come to the end of this journey, there are a few things I look forward to:
• Reading a book for pleasure
• Doing more meditation + yoga
• Not constantly feeling anxious about homework deadlines
• Sleeping
There are so many mothers out there working, taking care of their children and home, and doing their best to finish degrees. You are amazing! You are diligent! You are strong and you are more capable than you know.
Walk into the weekend giving yourself some well deserved self care, because I sure will.
What are you up to this weekend?
How to Feel Unbothered by Quarantine Weight Gain
So you’ve gained some pounds during the quarantine. Given that it feels like there is no end in sight to this pandemic, you have a choice. You can either obsess over it or embrace it. Here are a few tips on how to feel unbothered.
Work on loving yourself
What you think of yourself internally matters way more than simply how you look on the outside. Maintaining a great appearance is a good thing, but to base your whole identity on how you look is very detrimental. Knowing that you are more than an outer shell is crucial. Having positive adjectives—kind, smart, thoughtful, caring —add to your sense of self worth more than a number on a scale that you probably don’t own.
Show yourself some compassion
We are collectively going through this quarantine and it has been tougher on some more than others. Seeing people accomplishing workout or body goals on social media is great, but if you’re not there, show yourself the same compassion you would extend to someone else. It’s so amazing how we can be our own worst critic. Be mindful of the language that you use towards your body, and while you’re at it, throw on something sexy to remind yourself that you’ve still got it.
Spend time with friends and family
Whether it’s virtually or safely in person and in small groups, continue to nurture your healthy relationships with loved ones. Knowing your worth is important, but even the best of us sometimes forget how much value we add to the life of others. Sometimes it takes people who know us best to remind us. When you’re happy, you focus less on things like gaining five or ten pounds.
Focus on wellbeing
Last, but not least, focus on your overall wellbeing which includes psychological, emotional, spiritual, social and physical— I may be missing a few more ‘al’ words. You are a person, not a life sized doll. You are complex, and amazing and you have so much to contribute in this life. Unless you and/or your doctor feel that your weight is causing health issues, enjoy the extra softness.
You decide the next steps to take, but while you’re at it, enjoy it. You have one body and no time should be spent picking it apart. Life is hard enough already. Love yourself exactly where you are.
