Ashli

Self care is a very challenging topic. To be honest, self care – taking care of my emotional/mental/spiritual/physical needs – has been one of my biggest challenges. Can you relate? With the fall holidays approaching, this is a good topic to have on your radar. If you’re like most of us, your default will be … Read more

In another blog post we reviewed the academic research and examined why it is important to weigh yourself everyday. In short, it’s because recent research conducted at multiple universities shows it will help you lose and keep weight off , without any negative side effects. If you have a wi fi scale, you can set … Read more

Ah, this is often a “controversial topic” among women, isn’t it? Research is fairly clear on this issue though – weighing yourself regularly gives you clear objective feedback that you can then use to modify your diet and exercise routines to achieve the goals you set for yourself. Over the years, there’s been some controversy … Read more

If you are a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) (Take the HSP Test here), then your senses are more often on higher alert than your friends and family and coworkers. There are several types of individuals, or personality types, that you should avoid to protect your emotional energy and maintain good boundaries. Maintaining good boundaries is … Read more

Do you ever wonder if you are a Highly Sensitive Person, or HSP? Psychologists sometimes refer to this as a Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS). Being an HSP is not a condition or disorder. It is thought to be a neutral trait that about 20% of the human population possesses. It is thought to be a … Read more

Are you looking for a daily habit that can enhance your mood, boost your well-being, and help you cope better with stress? Then why not try making a list of things you are grateful for, or a gratitude list? Making a gratitude list can help you get out of a rut, be more appreciative and … Read more

If you feel surrounded by people with a negative attitude, one thing is for sure – it is NOT FUN! If you’re around other people who constantly see the worst in every situation and are challenged to see positive in a situation, it is difficult to not be in a negative mood. And it becomes … Read more

Often you hear people referring to routines as dull or boring. Some people even go to the extreme and say they don’t want ANY routines because they limit their creativity. At first it sounds like fun, but eventually things never get done. These people are “routine rejectors” – they reject routines because they think live … Read more

It is great to be productive and get things done, but if you don’t manage your emotional energy too you will not enjoy your accomplishments. And you will be on a quick path to burning yourself out emotionally. It’s #SelfCareSunday and time to discuss self-care. For most women, self-care is a difficult concept. We tend … Read more

Everyone has heard of the 10 commandments. Today we are discussing the commandments for successful dieting. Most people haven’t heard these before. To really see best results from any diet plan you choose to use, you need to learn a few “diet commandments.” These are basic guidelines that must be followed if you want to … Read more

If you’re a woman on a mission to burn fat, it’s likely you are making a few mistakes along the way that are limiting your results and preventing you from achieving your desired outcome. Knowledge is power though, so understanding the 4 mistakes mentioned below will help you start to crack the weight loss code. … Read more

Are you having trouble achieving results on your diet plan? Have you ever felt like you always “fall off” any diet you try? Sometimes people get so upset after trying and failing multiple diets that they they just want to “throw in the towel” for good and give up! Can you relate? Today I want … Read more

Do you feel like you need to do more self care, but worry about money and have a limited budget? If so, this article is for you! For many of us, the source of a lot of our stress is money. Can you relate? So many people worry about how much they’re making, how much … Read more

Every woman I know struggles with making self-care a priority. And if you’re reading this, then I’m guessing you can relate too! Many women find themselves always helping others first. Perhaps that’s biological. And our nurturing instinct. On the surface it is not a bad thing to be helping our kids, our family, our friends. … Read more

One of the biggest obstacles that many women face when trying to establish a self care routine is the thought that “I don’t have enough time” to dedicate to this. Do you feel like you “Should” be taking better care of yourself but feel like you don’t have enough time to commit to taking better … Read more

If you’re reading this, you’re probably wondering if you need to start a self care routine. The short answer….probably yes! Sometimes it can be difficult to tell whether or not you’re in a good place in life. You might feel as though you’re not doing very bad but you’re not quite good, either (aka “meh” … Read more

If you’re trying to lose weight, you’ve probably turned to the internet for help and advice (I mean, you’re reading this article right now.) And you’ve no doubt been told a million different (often conflicting) things you should be doing – “Cut ALL carbs.” “No, carbs are good, it’s sugar you need to cut.” “Only … Read more

Plant-based diets are one of the fastest growing dietary trends right now. And whatever your reason is for adopting a plant-based diet, I think we can all agree that eating more fruits and vegetables is a good idea. I don’t know about you, but breakfast has always been difficult for me to eat. I can’t … Read more