Believing that luck always flows toward us instead of the other way around takes some practice. Sometimes things happen that force us to believe only the tough, bad, and unsavory exist in those situations we are faced with. But what if there was a way to reverse that? Instead of accepting those happenings as permanent,…
Category: Holidays
15 Ways to Balance Fun and Wellness When Mindfully Celebrating Mardi Gras in New Orleans
The history of Mardi Gras involves a storied past that can be traced back to early medieval Europe. While the earliest mention of any type of carnival-like celebration wasn’t until the late 1700s when the first existence of Mardi Gras clubs and organizations were starting to be formed in New Orleans, it wasn’t until the…
11 Mindful Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day 2025
I love celebrating Valentine’s Day! What better way to appreciate your other half than to do something mindful, unique, and different for this annual celebration of your love and appreciation for one another. Did you know that Valentine’s Day was celebrated to honor St. Valentine back in Roman times? According to www.history.com and their article…
A Winter Self-Care Toolkit: Mindful Ideas for Inner Warmth and Improved Well-Being
The holiday season is something we look forward to all year. The presents, the festive activities, the happy gatherings, the seasonal caroling, maybe even a little snow to witness on Christmas morning. All of these things can bring joy and excitement to most people. But we should remember that mindfulness during this time of year…
Mindful Gift Wrapping: 25 Unique Ideas to Spread a Little More Joy
The holidays are usually a time to gather with loved ones to share in the gift of love and togetherness. However, sometimes holiday tasks can interrupt those festive and joyous times when it’s time to go down that list of gifts we’ve been waiting all year long to purchase for those special people in our…
13 Mindful Tips to Create a Cozy Winter Ambiance at Home
The weather outside may be chilly and getting colder as each day passes racing toward winter, but that’s no reason to not have an inviting indoor space when you retreat indoors from the cold. A cozy indoor abode can do a lot of things for our mental health. From being a great way to show…
11 Easy Ways to Have More Gratitude During and After Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time of year that brings us back to that grateful and thankful place when surrounded by those we love, beautiful home cooked meals displayed on beautifully decorated tables, long-awaited cooler weather, and some well-earned time off. We seem to be overflowing with gratitude and thankfulness during the Thanksgiving season. Yet, when it’s…
Letting Go of Fear: Overcoming Spooky Thoughts with Mindfulness
We’ve all experienced fear. I know I have in my life without a doubt. Some experiences I had as a child and young adult remain branded in my memory and are still unexplained to this day. Things that brought me such fear that I didn’t want to go to sleep at night. Truly scary, teeth-chattering,…
Mindful Pumpkin Carving: Embracing Presence and Creativity During This Ghostly Time of Year
Who doesn’t like carving a pumpkin for Halloween each year? I admit, there were a couple years that I didn’t either. But for the most part I have been a huge supporter of this fall tradition my entire life. I’ve always loved the feeling of allowing myself to be a little silly and unrestrained in…
Seven Ways to Host a Mindful BBQ
We love gathering around the grill, inhaling the mouthwatering aromas of chicken and burgers grilling, savory sweet baked beans cooking, crisp sweet, buttered corn begging for our attention, and chilled fresh fruit wafting through the air at summer cookouts. But can these fun times in the summer be considered an opportunity to be mindful? Mindfulness…