Mindful Actions got a complete overhaul last week and I am absolutely in love with the new look. I hope this new format will make it easier for you to find podcast and blog posts more easily. The goal is that specific topics and issues will be more searchable. Know that whatever you're dealing with in different seasons of life, there is a mindfulness tactic that can help. The goal of Mindful Actions is to help you with stress management, not...
Update: my gut feeling was right! This post is in response to my post earlier this week on How To Trust Your Instincts. I'm adding this to the story because I just can't not celebrate the accuracy of my intuition here! Celebrate yourself, that's one of the pillars Mindful Actions is built on to help embrace confidence. In the beginning of the last post I wrote that I just had a feeling that it was going to be a good day. I wrote that in the...
Today's gonna be a good day. I can feel it. I posted a video about that in my Instagram stories this morning, because it's just one of those days. I can feel it in my gut. The sun is shining, everyone got out of the house without a hitch this morning, I finished a big work project early today, and I got some good news, and good feedback, in my email. Today is a good day. Jump to the meditation script If you want to listen to this inspirational...
Often times, we find ourselves acting through jealousy and we don't even realize it. We compare ourselves to others all the time, and social media has made this so much worse. We see other people who we think have it better than us, when we really only know a small snippet of their life. We only know the part of their life that they're showing to us. We think they have a better life than us, but do they really? How Overcoming Jealousy Can Make...
Ah, the dreaded comfort zones. The thing we hate to be stuck in, but also the thing we hate to move away from. It's a double-edged sword. One minute you're feeling down because you feel like life is passing you by and you're just sitting here doing your same routine every day, and the next minute you're terrified to go out and make actual changes. What's a high-achieving, introverted, motivated but procrastinating, exhausted woman to do?!?...
Ok, this week on the podcast I get down and dirty and reveal a weakness I've always been critical of about myself. It's something that I've always been insecure, vulnerable, and self-conscious about. It's my voice. What? Someone who uses their voice all the time...someone who has literally made a living off their voice considers it a weakness? 100% yup. I've ALWAYS wished my voice was different. It was never good enough, especially when I was...
True to your heart You must be true to your heart That's when the heavens will part And baby, shower you with my love Open your eyes Your heart can tell you no lies And when you're true to your heart I know it's gonna lead you straight to me98º - True to Your Heart Did I just start a blog post with a 98º song? Yes, yes I did. 90's kids, represent!!! But seriously, every time I thought about this podcast topic this past week, I started singing...
Sometimes we forget that the things we do on a daily basis are really cool. We just think "meh, that's what I'm supposed to do". But is it? You have really cool skills that not everyone has, and it's time you acknowledge that! Listen to the podcast episode below, or read the meditation script in the following section. How to be more Confident Let’s talk about appreciating your skills. The things that you do well and enjoy. The things that are...
I'm curious about if/how you identify the mindset, intentions, and actions that encompass your daily routines. When journaling, I write out my plan every day. I start and end every day the same. It's my routine, it's my ritual. It's how I treat my body and mind, so yeah, it's kinda important to me... If you're into the whole commitment to yourself kind of thing and all. I'm guessing you probably are if you're reading this. I came to the...
I saw a post recently that said something along the lines of: stop paying for classes that claim to have the answer to help you find your purpose. You will find it on your own through experiences and being mindful and intentional about everything you do. Wow, that hit me like a load of bricks. Not because it was a tough gut-check to hear, but because of the raw truth behind it. The truth that I came to realize recently as well. I found my...
*This post contains affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something we may earn a commission. Thanks. Do you ever think about the longevity of journaling and wonder what the point even is? Does jotting down your thoughts, frustrations, accomplishments, and dreams really make a difference in how you live your life? Will you ever go back through your old entries to help process certain times in your life? I see the point of journaling as...
When you search for self-care quotes, you'll often see something along the lines of this: It's ok if all you do today is rest. I have many thoughts about this. To be blunt, I don't like this mentality. It's quite misguided. Sure, we all deserve, and need, a break sometimes. A day where we totally unplug, ignore the to-do list, and indulge in our favorite leisure activities. Not only do we deserve a day like this, but sometimes we downright just...
Do you journal? Do you have a place you write down thoughts or reminders? I've had various ways I've jotted things down over the years. Sometimes it's been digital notes on my phone, sometimes it's been a notebook, and sometimes it's a beautiful goal-oriented expensive AF journal that lays out all of my hopes and dreams. Right now, I'm into the latter, and I'm not gonna lie, it's kicking my butt into gear! I have some big things planned for you...
The list is simple. Basically, whenever I have a little quiet time so I can reflect on the present moment. 1. Doctors offices, lines, or waiting rooms Mentally scan your body, think about why you're there in the first place. Be present and in-tune with your body so you can give them a full, truthful report. 2. Walking to the office or in between errands I love walking mindfulness practices! It's so simple and makes your walk more enjoyable. All...
Hello, hello! I have some exciting news! I was a guest on the Career Mom Community Podcast with Debranetta Howard, and we had a great discussion on finding passion in your career, creating boundaries, and changing career direction. So many of us working moms have made transitions in our careers. My path, for instance, went from music teacher, to online degree coordinator, to technology director, to market researcher. One of those things is not...
My family has been battling germs for a few weeks now and we just can't kick it. As soon as one person gets better, another gets sick. Last week, my youngest was sent home from daycare on Thursday afternoon, and the first thoughts that flooded my brain were all about mom guilt and blaming myself. I knew she seemed a bit off this morning, I should have known not to send her in, but it didn't seem that bad. Why didn't I see it sooner? -- DenialI...
Too much of a good thing can still be unhealthy. Just like obsessing over food, nutrition, or fitness can cause burnout, so can the little things we think are helping us. I was sick recently with a sinus infection, and I knew my body was working extra hard to kick the cold to the curb. I could physically feel my heart racing, and I told myself not to, but I couldn't stop checking my heart rate and stress levels on my watch. I knew my body was...
What is an unexpected way you find yourself practicing self-care? For me, it’s paying attention to the out-of-the-ordinary aches and pains of my body. We put a lot of strain on our bodies through pregnancy and keeping up with toddlers. I believe I'm referred to as a geriatric millennial, and honestly, I get it. I'm sitting here writing a post about how my joints hurt for crying out loud... and I just used to term for crying out loud. So yeah,...
You know that feeling when you realize you're doing a task with ease that used to be extremely hard for you? I had that experience this week while working out. I used to hate planks. I always felt weak and shaky, and there was no way I could even attempt plank jacks or other variations the badass coaches were doing in the videos. I assumed it would just be a move I would never be very good at, and accepted it. Cut to this week during a yoga...
Old me: If I don’t have enough time for a full workout it isn’t worth it. Just skip it. New me: This water is going to take 10 mins to boil? Let’s do some crunches, planks, and babybell lifts (that's what I call sets of lifting my 20 pound baby instead of a kettlebell). Old me: Ugh, I feel like I’m wasting time straightening my hair. New me: Squats while straightening! Woo! Getting in sporadic workout moves has helped improve my healthy...
