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    How to Start Creating a Self-Care Routine that Actually Works

    January 14, 2026 /

    Self-care looks different for everyone, and that’s exactly why creating your own routine matters. In a world that constantly tells us how we should relax, recharge, and show up for ourselves, it’s easy to forget that the most effective self-care is the kind that actually fits your life. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or simply craving more balance, building a personalized self-care routine can help you reconnect with yourself in meaningful, sustainable ways. In this post, we’ll explore how to create a self-care routine that supports your needs, aligns with your lifestyle, and feels nourishing rather than like another item on your to-do list. How to Start Creating a…

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    My Simple Wellness Routine

    November 9, 2025 /

    The post outlines a simple wellness routine focused on small, intentional habits that foster balance and clarity. Key practices include gentle movement, mindful nutrition, and prioritizing mental health through therapy and journaling. The Finch app helps track progress and maintain motivation. Ultimately, wellness relies on consistency and self-compassion, not perfection.

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    15 Journal Prompts for Fall

    October 30, 2022 /

    Want to start journaling but don't know what to write about? Try one of these journal prompts to help you focus and get started!

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  • Goal Setting,  Life,  Personal Development

    2022 Word of the Year

    January 1, 2022 /

    I feel like I have tried every type of goal-setting strategy that is available. None of them have seemed to keep my attention for very long and as a recovering perfectionist, it’s hard to get past the “failure” at the end of another year. In 2021 I didn’t even set goals just promised to show up for myself but that turned out to be the easiest promise to break of them all. I am not deterred though and am approaching things a little differently this year. I started seeing mentions on Instagram and Youtube of people who pick a word for their year. I read a few articles about it…

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    Why You Don’t Need A New You This Year

    January 8, 2020 /

    We’ve all seen the slogan “New Year, New You” all over the internet. The sentiment sounds nice, encouraging you to overhaul your entire life overnight in order to be a success in the new year. This is your new fresh start and changing yourself is the only way. But, what was wrong with the you on December 31st? Yeah okay so maybe you overindulged on the sweets these last few weeks or had more than one holiday dinner where you ate to the point of needing to wear stretchy pants to feel comfortable or breathe. Maybe you haven’t eaten “healthy” since Thanksgiving or beyond that. Maybe you had a few…

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    Body Positivity And Wedding Dress Shopping

    January 6, 2019 /

    A few months ago, I made an appointment for wedding dress shopping at a boutique in Seattle called I Do Bridal. For full disclosure, before we got engaged, I never dreamed about what my wedding would be like let alone what kind of wedding dress I would want to wear. So that I didn’t show up without a plan in mind I went to Pinterest and created a private board and began searching for my perfect wedding dress. Turns out I had a very specific silhouette in mind. I had paid for a premium appointment which meant we got a special seating area to try on dresses and the money…

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    Remembering to Really Take Care of Your Physical and Mental Wellbeing

    October 7, 2018 /

    It’s been quite a while since I sat down and actually wrote a blog post. Over the last several months I have dedicated a lot of time to self-care both physical and mental. I am still in the midst of some lifestyle changes that, while they are imperative to my wellbeing, are taking some time getting used to. I think a lot of times we can forget that self-care is more than just taking a bubble bath and lighting some candles. Self-care can be as literal as going to the doctor. This became blatantly clear to me after I finally booked into an appointment with my new general practitioner. It…

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    A New Approach

    April 1, 2018 /

    A few weeks ago I read a wonderful book called The Goddess Revolution by Mel Wells. The book discusses getting out of the diet culture mindset and learning to listen to your body and get in tune with what it really needs. It gives you the tools you need to end the war you are in with your body to become comfortable in your own skin and embrace a fulfilling life free from rules, fad diets, and negative feelings regarding food, your weight, and your body. After finishing the book I realized how long I have based much of my happiness and self worth on the size of my body…

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    Little Things To Do For Yourself Everyday

    February 18, 2018 /

    One of my areas of focus this year is self care. Self care is something that I constantly put on the back burner in my own life but in my quest to feel good about myself and be comfortable in my body, developing a self care practice is key. Making small changes can be so beneficial to your mental health and how you view your place in this crazy world. Small changes can make a big difference in your everyday life. Being able to recognize the little things that make you feel fabulous and then trying to implement them in a daily routine can really help motivate you and change…

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    31 Days Of Self Love

    October 18, 2017 /

    Sometimes it takes a little nudging to get you to think about your good qualities. It’s so easy for us to focus on our “flaws” and forget to cut ourselves some slack once in a while. I found this image on somewhere on Facebook and loved the idea so much. I have been using each day as a sort of journal entry and it has truly been helping with my feelings of self doubt. The great thing about these prompts is that they can be used over and over again! Maybe you’re having a particularly bad week, use some of these prompts to try and turn your mindset around. When…

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