wellness

Thoughtful Gift Ideas to Encourage Self-Care

November 16, 2019November 17, 2019By JoannaPosted in shopping + gift guides, wellness, 2019 Gift Ideas

I know that self-care has become more and more of a buzzword lately, but it is so important. I truly believe in the importance of building a sustainable wellness routine that can be done every day. There are so many gift ideas that are wonderful ways to encourage self-care. Even if your gift’s recipient currently doesn’t have a ritual, these thoughtful self-care gift ideas can help establish and inspire one.

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I Worked With a Life + Work Coach for 6 Months & This is What Happened

October 25, 2019October 23, 2019By JoannaPosted in wellness

This is a blog post months in the making and I am so excited to finally hit publish on it! I’ve mentioned Tami Hackbarth, my life + work coach, on Instagram and in passing here on the blog a few times. We worked together for about 6 months and continue to keep in touch, so I thought it was time for me to share what the experience was like and how I benefitted from it. The insight and guidance that I gleaned during this time was immeasurably wonderful and has really helped to propel me into better directions with my career, my life, and my self-care rituals. If you’re at all curious about what the process was like, what I learned (with specific examples), and more… well, keep reading!

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My Recipe for a Cozy Date Night In

October 11, 2019October 9, 2019By JoannaPosted in wellness, entertaining

Sean and I have been newlyweds for just over a month now and we’re still glowing from our special day (more about that here!). A big chunk of that time was spent either in the hospital or recovering from surgery, so I can’t say we’ve had exactly the most… normal newlywed period. But we still try to make our time together special, so we’ve embraced staying in and having a date night at home. This post isn’t exactly like… earth shattering with suggestions, but I thought you guys might still appreciate knowing what we do to make the night special. I also love this entire idea because it’s budget-friendly and easy to put together at the last minute.

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My Wedding Day Self Care Plan

September 6, 2019August 30, 2019By JoannaPosted in wellness, our wedding

Holy cow. Our wedding is TOMORROW. Somehow I feel like this day has come really quickly, but also has taken forever to get here… all at the same time! I know tomorrow will be a whirlwind of friends, family, and activity. But it’s oh-so-important to me that I’m able to stay present and enjoy each moment. Because of that, I came up with a wedding day self care plan that will hopefully help me stay grounded and in the moment. Here is what I’ve come up with:

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The Importance of Setting Boundaries While Wedding Planning

August 23, 2019August 20, 2019By JoannaPosted in wellness, our wedding

Being totally frank, I wasn’t sure if I should publish this post or not. There’s a fine line between being transparent and airing my family’s dirty laundry. But I conducted an Instagram poll and got a resounding YES that this is a topic you’re all wanting to hear about, so here we go. Here’s another disclaimer, too: I know that this is public and on the internet and will be seen by my family. I’ve reached a point where I simply don’t care. At the end of the day, I will always be transparent and open with my blog readers. You deserve nothing less. And, quite frankly, this is a conversation that needs to be held in the open so that more women can feel safe in setting boundaries while wedding planning.

I also asked the self-care coach with whom I’ve been working for the past 6 months to chime in. After all, she is the expert! So meet Tami Hackbarth. We’ll both be giving our take on what it means to set boundaries while wedding planning.

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How to Balance Summer FOMO & Self-Care

July 26, 2019July 24, 2019By JoannaPosted in wellness

The idea of FOMO (fear of missing out) is something that’s always been really funny to me. I am usually ok with the idea of “missing out,” especially if it’s because I am taking time off for self-care. I also tend not to enjoy crowds, loud noises, etc so my FOMO isn’t usually that intense. But now that it’s warm, the days are long, and the sun is shining, the summer FOMO is REAL… especially for Sean. I wanted to share some tips on how I balance getting the most out of summer while also making time for self-care.

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Weekend Wellness: What is Decision Fatigue?

July 12, 2019July 8, 2019By JoannaPosted in wellness

Typically, I am really good at making decisions, especially of the split second variety. I trust my instincts, but when I don’t, I always take the time to do my research, bounce ideas of friends and family, and take my time. But now with our wedding less than 60 days away… I have found myself in the deep dark hole of decision fatigue. As a classic over-thinker, I spent some time looking up what exactly it is and ways I can ease my mind. Here’s what I’ve found so far!

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