Julia’s Journal
Release Stress During the Holidays
“I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and the new.”-Ralph Waldo Emerson Today, I am sending you a little bit of gratitude for your presence in my life. I am so grateful for the community that has grown around my...
Move It or Lose It
Yes, the saying goes “move it or lose it.” Right? Okay, it's "use it or lose it," but you get the idea... How do you feel when you sit all day? How about when you get up and move your body? The Center for Disease Control and Prevention states, “Regular...
What’s Your Vision
It is getting chillier… even where I live in Southern California. When the cool air settles in, I gravitate towards doing things inside where it is warm. I like to get cozy with a nice cup of tea, snuggle up, and think about what I am grateful...
Play for Joy
Halloween is just around the corner and it is reminding me of the benefits of play. What could be better than a holiday dedicated to dressing up and playing… also, there’s candy. Did you know that playing can help your brain function better? It can also help bring you...
Being Your Own Superhero
Have you ever had a great day and felt heroic? Have you ever had a bad day and felt totally defeated? I have. I thought about how I hold my body when I am feel strong and powerful versus when I am feeling week and tired. I...
Help When You Are Freaking Out
I am reminded over and over of the magic that is the breath. I’ve been using the breath lately to help me through some anxious times. We all have times when we are feeling out of sorts, anxious, or are just “freaking out” about something. In...
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