Tis’ the season to feel jolly, but how come we often feel so stressed?! What is meant to be the most magical time of the year, can often feel pretty overwhelming and at times not so magical. So how can we reduce our holiday stress so that we can enjoy the magic of the season? The simple answer is that we need to embrace the present moment more and not focus on the past and future. In other words, we need to live in the …

Creating a relaxing bedtime routine is as important as having a morning, school or work routine. Routines create good habits and help us maintain skills we need throughout the day and sometimes in life in general. When you do something consistently, it then makes it easier to do even when you are upset, anxious or worried. So what does your typical bedtime routine look like? Maybe you take a shower, brush your teeth and then read a book. Maybe you watch t.v or surf social …

Taking a mindful break throughout the day is so important. For many of us though, we often do not build in any time for ourselves. We simply just move from task to task and then wonder why we feel stressed and overwhelmed. At what point do we realize that self-care is not selfish, but necessary? Building in time for a mindful break into your day is as important as making time to eat. It can also be as quick as 10 minutes! Giving yourself 10 …

With so many mindfulness books for kids to choose from, it can become somewhat confusing and overwhelming to pick the best one(s) for your child or teen. That is why I have compiled a list of the 5 must have mindfulness books for your children and/or teens to help them feel calmer and less stressed. These books will help transform and shift your child’s mindset from worrying about the past and future to focusing instead on the here and now. What is Mindfulness Mindfulness is …