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My (Easy-to-Follow) Self-Care Routine!

An easy to follow self care routine
Hello again friends! I am all about self care over here. So much so, that when I fall off of my self care routine, I really notice it. I start to feel run-down, drained, and even depressed. Because of the impact it is has on me and my life, I am learning to put caring for myself on the top of my priority list. I have a two young boys, and a husband who rely on me for a lot. And I wouldn’t have it any other way! However, I feel I can’t really give the people I love...
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Why You Haven’t Reached Your Goal, Even Though It’s Important To You (Part 1)

Hello my loves, As I was working through some of my own personal circumstances, I realized I wasn’t putting in as much time and effort into my current goal (writing my book) as I would like. I had an aha moment when I realized why, and I also felt inclined to share the reason and process with you to get around your own current obstacles as well. I wrote a good chunk of my book, and all I need to do is write a little more, and then begin the process of putting all the pieces together into a...
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The Importance of a Soothing Night Routine

Nighttime can be your most feared time because you are alone with your worries, and you may have trouble unwinding and falling asleep. Alternatively, it can be one of your most favorite times as it can be the time where you get to relax, unwind, and soothe yourself. It can become the time where you expect nothing of yourself except to destress and feel good before you drift off to sleep. A good night routine allows you to clear your mind and mentally prepare for the next day destress and unwind from the day’s events disconnect from the rest...
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Self Love & Self Care

Self Care for Harder Times – My 3 Non-Negotiable Acts of Self Care

Hello lovelies and Happy New Year :).  I hope you’re find the start of the new year to be a positive time, where you get to explore new ways to nurture and care for yourself. However I know that is not the case for everyone, and so I wanted to share with you the self care I do for myself during harder times. When life gets tough, we may not feel and act the way we do when things are “normal”. We may forgo our usual goals and routines, and the main goal may just be to get by....
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How To Start Journaling – A Beginner’s Guide

Hi lovelies. If you haven’t already started journaling, but are curious about it, you’re going to want to read this. If you’re working on your personal development, journaling is an irreplaceable tool for self reflection and growth. I would even go as far as to say journaling is the most significant factor in my transformation to self love. Why? Journaling helped me to get out my thoughts and feelings in a safe place. I was able to purge and release. get out my mind and into my heart and soul (this is meditation) get to know myself on a...
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Self Love & Self Care

Create Your Own Self Care Spot

create your own self care spot
Hello lovelies. Upon some inner reflection, I came to realize that my pretty home office, is more then just a workspace for me. TBH, I use it way more for my self care, then I actually do to work from! Which made me realize that it’s not about the desk, computer or workspace that makes this place magical to me. It’s the aura of the room, the peaceful harmony I’ve created in this space, the inspired feeling that ensues after entering into this serene realm. It’s a special place for me to sit with myself, to meditate, to journal,...
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You Are Already Complete – New Year Mindset

“I am complete” -Idil Ahmed Happy new year lovely . Don’t go into this year thinking you are incomplete, and you need to do XYZ to fix yourself. Instead, go into this year knowing you are already complete, and you already accept yourself, and apply that new energy you’re feeling to bettering yourself, bettering what’s already there inside of you.   Apply that energy to understand yourself, to learn about your true nature, to being there for yourself. Understand what’s important to you, set goals and work towards them. But don’t, think you are missing something, don’t view yourself...
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6 Books for Self Love & Spiritual Growth

Hey lovelies, I hope you are doing well and taking care of yourself as best you can right now. I have been reading pretty consistently lately, and it has had a profound effect on me. (I want to share this with you, in hopes it will inspire you to do the same!) I have begun to crave the uplifting feeling I feel when I absorb a meaningful piece of knowledge (which I call a gem) from the book I am reading. These gems transform me. They take me from a lower vibe to an empowered, higher vibe. Where I...
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Accent Chairs to make you Blush

Hi Lovelies! I’m so excited to share this round up of blush accent chairs with you! An accent chair is perfect for that empty corner in your office, whether it’s a nook office, or an entire room. You could also use two of the same accent chair in front of your desk if you hold client meetings in your office. Personally, I am craving for the first accent chair on this list, to go in the corner of my office. I would love to have the ottoman that goes with it, I can already see myself sipping my coffee,...
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If you’re wondering why you self sabotage or how If you’re wondering why you self sabotage or how to stop self sabotage so you can improve your well-being and self care, this episode is for you 😊💕.

Part of the reason we don’t take care of ourselves as well as we would like is due to our attachments to things or people that are hurting us rather than helping us. 

We think we need these external factors in order to survive, in order to feel good enough, or in order to escape the pain or void we feel. Part of self care is accepting it’s ok to have needs, and learn to meet our own needs in healthy ways. 

In this episode I talk about what unhealthy attachments are and how to start identifying them within yourself so you can replace them with healthier behaviours, and start meeting your own needs instead of depending on other people or other things.

Have a listen, available now on Apple and Spotify (see bio).
You don’t have to keep giving your peace and pow You don’t have to keep giving your peace and power away, just because you once did. 

You’re allowed to change. 
You’re allowed to grow.

You are in charge of who and what you allow in and what you give away.

You don’t have to give your power away any more.
You can keep it for yourself.
It’s OK.
It’s OK if you no longer agree to things you once agreed to.
It’s OK if you no longer allow certain behaviour or treatment even though you once did.

You’re allowed to change.
You’re allowed to grow.

It’s actually more natural to evolve than it is to stay the same.

No one should hold you to who you once were if you no longer resonate with that version of you.

People who want you to stay the same are thinking of what they need from you, and what you provide them.

You don’t owe anyone your self improvement or your inner peace.

The people in your life should want you to grow and be the happiest version of yourself. 

You don’t have to give your power away anymore. You can keep it for yourself. It’s OK. It’s time.
You ARE ready for your next level, if you weren’ You ARE ready for your next level, if you weren’t, there would be no discomfort and you would be content where you are. 
The discomfort is the clash between the new version of you that your highest self has already become, and the old version of you that your physical self is still holding on to. 

It’s like a software update has been installed but you’re refusing to use it, still clinging on to the old version. 

Allow yourself to step into your upgrade. It’s already occurred, just stop fighting it and let it in. Give yourself permission to enjoy this uplevelled version of yourself. 💕
Sometimes we need to give ourselves a reality chec Sometimes we need to give ourselves a reality check and ask who is taking care of me?

It should be you lovely. 💕
You’re suffering because you think you should be You’re suffering because you think you should be further along than you are. But that’s now how it works, and that’s only causing you more pain. 
You are where you are and there’s beauty in every season in every part of your journey. 

You will get to where you want to be. There is no other choice.

Stop beating yourself up for not already being there.

You’re growing into the version of you that matches what you want.

This takes time.

This takes learning, and more importantly unlearning of the limiting beliefs and destructive habits that have kept you from being there already. 

You WILL get to where you’re going. 
Be easy on yourself along the way. Give yourself the kindness you deserve. 
You’re doing great. 
I’m proud of you lovely 💕
We can blame others all we want, but we are just a We can blame others all we want, but we are just as much a part of any relational dynamic we are in, as the other person. 
If the relationship matters to you, there is no shame in putting your ego aside and adjusting your mindset about this person. 
Sure you have every right and every valid reason for staying mad at this person or keeping them at a distance from you. 
But you’re only harming yourself. Because the truth of the matter is you clearly have love for this person, otherwise you would not give a care about them or what they were doing or not doing. The very fact it bothers you means there’s still something there and it would serve your best  interest if you were to accept that and align with the love that you feel in your heart. It would serve your best interest to shed the ego. Shed the “I’m right and you’re wrong”. That is a fool’s game. 
The truth is, you want peace. You want love. You want joy. 
Start letting that in. 
The way you treat and perceive the people who matter to you plays a big role in your happiness. 
Even if they are not at your level, you can still be the bigger person and give your love freely. That doesn’t just let them off the hook, it lets YOU off the hook. It sets you free. Resentment and anger are hurting you just as much, if not more, then they are hurting them. Allow yourself to forgive. So you can feel the love that’s in your heart, and so you can express it once again. Not expressing love hurts. Turning away from your heart hurts. Adjust your view of this person FOR you, for YOUR benefit. So you can finally be at peace with the situation and with yourself. ✨💕
Excerpt from my latest blog post. The fear you fee Excerpt from my latest blog post. The fear you feel surrounding your goals or desires is not evidence that you can’t get there. It’s just faulty thinking, an outdated mindset, that can be recognized, released and replaced. Read the rest of my blog post to get started on recognizing the faulty thinking that holds you back. ✨✨
You are worthy of everything you desire. Whether i You are worthy of everything you desire. Whether it’s a lifestyle change, a career, a relationship, or anything in between. The very fact that you want it means it exists for you. That it’s possible. Your work is to align with that version of yourself that feels worthy of it, that feels good having it. Your work is to become that version of yourself within your energy and your vibration. To only speak words that support you in your vision. To choose the thoughts that line up with your goal, and to ignore anything else that stands in your way. 
Keep focusing on the positive feelings and results you are already experiencing. That is the route to your goals. 
Check out my latest blog post “why you haven’t reached your goals” for more. Link in bio 💕✨
After the struggle and the storm comes the beautif After the struggle and the storm comes the beautiful new you who has accepted a hard truth, faced something difficult, or let go of something harmful that you had been holding on to for sometime. 

After the breakdown of the old you, comes the breakthrough of the new you.

It’s everything you’ve been waiting for. You just had to go through that storm to get here. 

If you’re still in the storm right now.
It’s OK. When you’re ready to let go of whatever you have a tight grip on, when you’re ready to see that you are still safe, that you are still loved, that you are still going to make it, you will let go. You will let go of the coping mechanisms that once kept you safe, but now only hinder you and your growth. You will let go and allow yourself to step into the evolution of who you have become, closer to who you really are, closer to your truth. You will let go and the storm will no longer be your downfall, it will be your uprising. Instead of fearing the fire, you will become the fire. 
When you are ready to let go, you will. ✨
Instead of what someone says to me or gives I car Instead of what someone says to me or gives 
I care about what they intend for me
Do they wish me well?
Do they want what’s best for me?
Do they care about my wellbeing?
About my happiness? About my heart?
That matters more to me then anything else.
If you’re in someone’s heart, you can feel it, taste it, smell it and touch it. 

And when you’re not, it’s quite evident, even when someone’s words may say otherwise. 

There’s something only energy can communicate. 

Pay attention to the vibes you get from people. That shit’s real.
Starting a self care routine is one thing, and lea Starting a self care routine is one thing, and learning to protect that time you make for yourself is another. 

Your self care time is sacred. 

And in this episode, I help you with how to set boundaries around your self care time so you can set yourself up for success, as well as specific phrases you can say to the people in your life who may want your time and energy at the same time when you need to care for yourself. 

I also discuss how the toxic relationships in your life will not be able to exist once your boundaries go up & it’s ok to not only prioritize your time with yourself but to expect the people in your life to support you in your wellness. 

Come have a listen! 

Available on Spotify & iTunes (link in bio).

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No matter what is going on currently for you, you No matter what is going on currently for you, you can take some control back by taking charge of how your body feels. 

Every mood, every stressful experience we encounter all boils down to one thing, how our body reacts to it. 

When we are stressed, our body tenses up.

When we are calm, our body relaxes.

When we are facing extreme stress or fear, we can take some control over our experience by intentionally calming our bodies and thus calming our nervous system.

We mistakenly focus so much on the external and physical problem at hand, thinking that we have to solve it, or get rid of it in order to feel better. 

The reason you want to solve it so badly is so you can feel better. That is the end goal of any desire in life. In the having of it, you will better, the stress will diminish, and your body will relax.

So, if you can relax your body now, in this moment, you are way ahead of the problem, and very close to solving it, and likely with a much more effective solution then one you thought of while in a stressful state. 

How do you relax your body?

Put one hand on your belly, the other on your chest. 
Take slow, deep breaths, in through your nose (count to 4), hold for 4, and exhale through your mouth for 4.  Do this 6x and you will be in a completely different state. Try it it works! ✨

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