by Julia Carpenter | Jul 21, 2022 | Happiness, Self-care
I had to get ready for an important meeting today. I needed to get myself in a great frame of mind – positive and ready for what may come. I practiced yoga and meditated, but then I had a little time before the meeting, and so I decided to play a little...
by Julia Carpenter | Jun 30, 2022 | Gratitude, Happiness, Resilience, Self-care
I’ve been on a little gratitude high lately. I’ve had a gratitude practice off and on for ages, but for several months, I’ve really been leaning into it. My consistent practice has brought a surprising amount joy to my day-to-day life. I write in my...
by Julia Carpenter | Jun 23, 2022 | Happiness, Self-care
The pandemic changed something in me. I used to be rather shy and wouldn’t say hello to folks… at least not often, or not on first encounter. I usually looked down when walking or looked away when someone was about to pass by. I had been very shy as a child and this...
by Julia Carpenter | Jun 16, 2022 | Fighting Depression, Happiness, Health, Self-care
I’ve been thinking a lot about how to have consistently good days. “Today would be a very good day to have a good day.”-Michael Franti in the song “Good Day for a Good Day” I realized that, for me, I have consistently good days when I stick to practicing...
by Julia Carpenter | Jun 9, 2022 | Anxiety Relief, Hope, Inner Strength, Resilience, Self-care
Do you sometimes feel unsafe… even when you think you should feel fine? That everything should feel okay? Or perhaps when you hear about events in the world, you feel unsafe, unsettled, overwhelmed? A feeling of safety is essential to our well being. When we feel...
by Julia Carpenter | May 26, 2022 | Fighting Depression, Happiness, Inner Strength, Resilience, Self-care, Stress Relief
Today, in light of tragic events this week, I am feeling like this Memorial Day there is so much to remember. When things weigh heavy on your heart, it can be hard for you to remember to take care of yourself. So, this Memorial Day Weekend, I have one small...