Stress Less For Health

Forgiveness is often spoken about as something emotional or spiritual… but the truth is, forgiveness is deeply physical. It changes the way your body holds tension, processes emotions, and moves through the world. In wellness, we often focus on what we do — the herbs we take, the routines we follow, the foods we choose — but forgiveness is one of the most powerful practices we can offer ourselves. Forgiveness isn’t about saying what happened was okay. It isn’t about excusing harm. It’s not about pretending you’re “fine.” Forgiveness is about choosing peace over pressure. Choosing to release the weight you no longer need to carry. Choosing to heal parts of you that have been clenched for far too long. When we hold onto hurt, the nervous system stays guarded—always slightly guarded. That guardedness releases stress hormones like cortisol, which over time can affect your sleep, your energy, your hormone balance, and even your digestion. Emotional tension becomes physical tension. And our ...

Living life wisely isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about slowing down enough to hear the quiet wisdom within. It’s about aligning your choices with what truly nourishes your body, mind, and spirit. Here are seven simple ways to begin. 1. Listen to Your Body Your body speaks in whispers before it shouts. Fatigue, tension, cravings — they’re all messages. Pause, breathe, and respond with kindness. Rest when you need rest. Move when your energy asks for flow. 2. Eat Close to the Earth Choose foods that once grew, swam, or walked the earth — colorful, real, and alive. The closer your plate is to nature, the more your body recognizes it as fuel and medicine. 3. Honor Your Rhythms There’s wisdom in cycles — the moon, the seasons, your hormones, your emotions. When you live in rhythm rather than resistance, life starts to feel more effortless and aligned. 4. Create Space for Stillness Silence restores balance. A few minutes of quiet each day — in your garden, during morning tea, or ...

When was the last time you truly played? Not scrolling, not multitasking, not “productive relaxation” — but pure, joyful play? Most of us left that behind with childhood. Yet play isn’t just for kids — it’s medicine for the adult mind, body, and spirit. In fact, play is one of the most natural ways to relieve stress and spark creativity. It resets the nervous system, awakens curiosity, and brings us back into the moment — the same state where inspiration and healing thrive. Here are six ways to re-introduce play into your life. 1. Play moves you from “doing” to “being” Our modern world keeps us in constant doing mode — lists, plans, pressure. Play invites us back into being. It quiets the busy mind and opens access to imagination, intuition, and flow. Invite yourself to step into this by:  Grabbing some paint or chalk and creating without expectation. Notice how your body relaxes and your creativity awakens naturally. 2. Joyful movement melts stress Laughter and play release a natu...

The way you start your morning sets the tone for everything that follows. A grounded, intentional routine can build resilience, clarity, and energy. A rushed, distracted morning often spirals into stress, fatigue, and reactivity. Here are simple practices that can shift your mornings from chaos to calm: ✨ First Light Exposure Step outside within the first 90 minutes of waking. Morning light balances your circadian rhythm, boosts natural energy, and helps your body release healthy hormones. ✨ Grounding Bare feet on the earth or grounding mat. Add a few mindful breaths outdoors and this helps connect your body’s energy with nature, calming your nervous system. ✨ Hydration Before coffee, give your body pure water. Add a pinch of mineral-rich salt (celtic salt) or lemon for extra support. ✨ Clean, Healthy Supplements Choose whole-food–based or naturally derived supplements, not synthetic or with added fillers. Gentle morning support can help your body feel nourished and resilient all day....

How many times have you caught yourself saying “I’ll try to…”? “I’ll try to eat better.” “I’ll try to grow my business.” “I’ll try to exercise more.” It sounds like a goal, but in reality, it’s a loophole. "Trying” leaves space for excuses. It gives us an easy way out when life gets busy or motivation dips. The Importance of Goal Setting Whether you’re working on your health, building a business, or striving for personal growth, setting goals gives you direction. A goal is like a destination on a map—you can wander without one, but you won’t get where you truly want to go. The Words We Use Matter Language has power. Saying “I’ll try” keeps your goal optional. Saying “I will” makes it a commitment. Think about the difference: “I’ll try to lose 10 pounds.” → Already assumes you might fail. “I will lose 10 pounds by December 1st.” → Sets intention and timeline. Steps to Set Strong Goals Be Specific – Instead of “I’ll get healthier,” say, “I will walk 30 minutes, 5 days a week.” Use P...

I recently finished reading, 'The Life Power and How to Use it' by Elizabeth Towne. I enjoyed this book and walked away with many tidbits that I wanted to share with others. So today, I share a summary of the book and my takeaways I look forward to hearing what you think and your takeaways from the book too. Let's start a conversation. In our busy, modern world, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly sustains us. Elizabeth Towne’s timeless book The Life Power and How to Use It reminds us that the same force that makes the plants grow, the rivers flow, and the seasons turn, also lives within us. This Life Power is always present—we simply need to recognize it, align with it, and allow it to flow Key Lessons from the Book 1. Life Power lives within us all. Strength, healing, and clarity don’t come from outside—they flow from the Life Power already within us. 2. Our thoughts shape our reality. Thoughts are like seeds. The quality of what we plant determines the life we grow. 3....