National Day of Unplugging is an awareness campaign that promotes a 24-hour respite from technology annually observed the first weekend in March. For more than a decade, schools, religious institutions and businesses have used our resources to inspire healthy life/tech balance for their communities. Participation is open to anyone who wishes to elevate human connection [...]
Category: Mindful Living
Mindfulness | Easy Sustainability steps to take in 2021
Looking to make more sustainable choices this year? I believe every step we can take towards a more sustainable life is a good step. So I am sharing a few simple sustainability steps everyone can take this year! Start by using what you already have. Although it feels counter productive using & reusing what you [...]
Mindfulness | Minimizing Journey
My husband and I are thinking of downsizing when we move the next time, and that is going to take a bit of work considering we intentionally sized up when we moved back to Colorado Springs from California. SC stock shop So our minimizing journey begins! I am starting by reading books on less is [...]
Mindfulness | Journaling Practice
I am an avid writer and have kept a journal for yearssss (I have a tub of journals since I've been married). I write when I am angry, tired, scared, happy, and sorrowful. 2020 gave me a lot of opportunities to understand my feelings better. Writing helped me process the trauma of the last 9 [...]
Mindfulness | Productive Workspace
When was the last time you cleaned off your desk? Well, today is a good day to do it. A clean workspace can inspire you to be more productive my removing distractions. And to inspire you with a productive workspace in the office or at home here are a few tips. I tend to keep [...]
Mindfulness | Relief
This post contains affiliate links, when you shop through them I earn a small compensation (at no additional cost to you) through which I am able to support this website and my family. Since I don’t run as often as I used to, pain isn’t part of my regular day. However, when I do experience [...]
Mindfulness | Language of Fashion
While I often cringe inwardly at the term fashion blogger, it is what I am. And while it does come with the negative connotation of being self absorbed, fashion is one of the few ways we can make a statement without saying anything. So what do our clothes say about us? Consider your favorite TV [...]
Mindfulness | Learning to Relax
This post contains affiliate links, when you shop through them I earn a small compensation (at no additional cost to you) through which I am able to support this website and my family. What stresses you out? Endless campaign ads on the TV, the ongoing pandemic, work stress, financial stress, your new favorite show you [...]
Mindfulness | Pet CBD Awareness Month
This post contains affiliate links, when you shop through them I earn a small compensation (at no additional cost to you) through which I am able to support this website and my family. Did you know October is Pet CBD Awareness month? I get it there is a month awareness for nearly everything but I [...]
Mindfulness | Human Trafficking Books & Resources
Last month, we talked about types of human trafficking, modern slavery, and vulnerable populations. While we continue to debunk false narratives of human trafficking, today I am sharing some resources to continue learning and growing, so I am sharing some books, organizations, and articles. https://www.ctdatacollaborative.org/map?type=ctdcOften when talking about human trafficking survivors, we are not talking [...]
