Cottage Cheese is finally having a moment across the USA. This recipe made with cottage cheese and eggs are creamy and loaded with protein. It’s easy, and incredibly delicious. Add it to your list of things to try. Be adventurous and add different seasonings you might like to mix in.
There are so many aspects of life that can continuously change: your job position, friends, family, romantic relationships, your environment. But there is one thing that always remains: You. We often forget that we have a relationship with ourselves and how we nurture that can affect many other aspects of our lives.
The relationship you have with yourself is one that you carry with you every day and everywhere. Your thoughts, emotions, sense of identity, perspective on yourself and your connection to the world will ultimately affect your perspective on life and the various situations and relationships you encounter. A positive relationship with yourself is the foundation to a positive relationship with the world and people around you. But how do you determine what type of relationship you have with yourself? By asking yourself a few questions, you may be able to weave together the bigger picture.
Continue readingSelf-care is often easier said than done. While it broadly refers to the actions we take to improve or maintain our physical, mental, and emotional well-being, truly understanding what self-care entails—and how it benefits us—can sometimes feel elusive. At its core, self-care is about meeting our needs and nurturing ourselves so that we can show up fully for others.
Understanding the importance of self-care and its impact on our well-being is vital. I like to think of self-care as a cup of water: we cannot pour from an empty cup. When we give from our cup, it depletes our own reserves. Instead, let’s focus on filling our cup to the brim with love and care, allowing it to overflow. By sharing from the overflow, we ensure our cup always remains full while still nurturing those around us. In doing so, we create a sustainable cycle of giving that benefits both ourselves and others.
“Just when I think I have learned the way to live, life changes.”
– Hugh Prather
Relationships evolve throughout our lifetime in as many ways as there are people. Some of these changes can be great. But, like most things, it will more likely resemble a rollercoaster ride with ups, downs, and giant loops.
Even our relationships with ourselves are seldom linear. Periods of joy and contentment may be followed by phases of insecurity, and sometimes the way we talk to ourselves doesn’t help foster what would resemble a comforting relationship we would extend to someone else.
So, on this Valentines Day, how do we foster the relationships that are important to us? And how do we help our relationship with ourselves?
Continue readingA new year brings a sense of possibility – a chance to hit reset and realign with your goals and priorities. But making meaningful changes doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Small, consistent habits can make a big difference over time. Here are five simple yet effective ways to star your year on the right note:
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As we begin a new year, it’s the perfect time to declutter and simplify our surroundings to set a positive tone for the months ahead. Whether you’re aiming to be more productive, reduce stress, or simply create a more peaceful and organized environment in 2025, starting fresh can be a game-changer. A functional, accessible environment is especially important for managing daily challenges and maintaining independence.
Continue readingThe wheel has spun again. Lying ahead are 365 days filled with possibilities to make life better for us as well as for those around us. These are a few things I plan on doing differently to be more effective and productive this year:
Continue readingWith Valentine’s Day around the corner, these sweet treats will be sure to spread a little love. Great to share with friends, family or even just for you to enjoy. Add them to hot chocolate, coffee, or you can eat them simply on their own.
This time of year is often conveyed as a fresh start – the perfect time to change habits and set new goals to better oneself. Although the new year does bring the opportunity to begin a new chapter, it also tends to create a false sense of what is attainable versus what is realistic. Whether you partake in setting resolutions or not, it can be beneficial to reflect upon one’s habits and think about how they align with the person you want to be in general – not just this year. As I sat down and took some time at the beginning of this year to reflect on the things I want to personally accomplish, I kept a few guidelines in mind:
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One thing to remember about New Year’s resolutions: They are not required. If you don’t want to make any, don’t. I like them for the feeling of a fresh start and hope for a better future, but I also know that I need to be ready before I make a change. If I try before I’m ready, it will end with feelings of failure and guilt.
Coming out of the holiday season, I recognize I did a lot, and I don’t feel like I took enough time to rest and recharge. Now it’s January, there are many things to do, and I’m not feeling completely ready. I’ve been too busy getting things done each day to take a step back and look longer term.
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