Let’s take a closer look at Americans’ 7 worse habits. Looking at the list, I realized that if we did the reverse of the behaviors listed then we’d decrease stress and improve overall wellness. Improving wellness seemed like a relevant topic for May given this month is National Mental Health Month and we’ve been privy to […]
If you’re like two third of Americans, you’re living paycheck to paycheck and 77% of us feel anxious about having or being in a financial setback (CNBC). Although, historically wages have not been as high, the cost of living had the fastest annual growth over the past 40 years. Our new found wealth can’t keep […]
During a recent Winter outdoor meditation and brainstorming session ( I live in Arizona), I got to thinking about habits and what makes one habit good and one bad. The definition of a habit was refreshingly simple; a habit is a behavior pattern. The difference between a bad and good habit is whether the act […]
A lesson that I learned while rafting down the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon has stuck with me since our group attempted to pull another expedition’s boat off of a boulder in level 10 rapids. It was not wasted on me that our guides looked like Dads. They wore blue jeans and plaid short […]
My husband and I almost made it through the pandemic without contracting Covid-19. We had spent time in the Grand Canyon, remember my mother-in-law, who had passed away a year ago. Part of the healing process included a trip to Utah to visit my husband’s Aunt, who sounded like her sister and would likely be […]
Not a fan of Beyoncé or the genre of music she represents? Missed out on viewing her Grammy award winning music video like I did? Why am I posting the music video in my blog and why should it matter to you? As a Wellness Warrior, I believe that the music and lyrics uplift all […]
I signed up to become a Döterra Wellness Advocate, their term for someone selling their products, in November 2018. I was in yoga teacher training and I was motivated to save dollars while building toni b. yoga. My intention, from the very beginning, was to use aromatherapy with my services. Aromatherapy has never been an […]
Before I experienced Yoga Nidra myself; I had never heard of it so it’s not surprising that the people I meet are unfamiliar with yoga nidra. Often, those familiar with yoga nidra are often yoga teachers. What is often the case, those I meet share their or their loved one’s difficulty getting to sleep or […]
If you’ve been fortunate enough to gather with friend(s) during this pandemic, very likely the conversation drifted to venting about your partner/spouse. Couples and families have been living at home with little time away from one another compared to pre-Covid 19 life. It takes adjustment, ingenuity, and a review of space to figure out how […]