Kristie’s Blog

Harness the power of stillness and silence

A typical day for many may look like going nonstop from the time the alarm goes off in the morning until the time you put your head on the pillow at night. That routine over and over again daily can be detrimental to your well-being! Meditation may help incorporate more stillness and silence into your days—and help you reap the…

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Bring More Gratitude into Your Life

Gratitude is one of those things that’s easy to overlook, but can bring a lot of positivity into our lives. Here are a few simple ways that you can practice gratitude daily! Send A Gratitude Text How many text messages do you send in a day? For most of us, that number is pretty high, but most of those messages…

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The Secret to Getting What You Want

While it’s true you might not get what you want all the time, there are ways to help make it happen more often than not.  From asking for more money at work, to voicing your desires to a romantic partner, these are often very difficult conversations to have — which is why most of us avoid them. Breaking through those…

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Stay Motivated to Accomplish Your Goals

Now that we are a few months into 2017, those New Year’s resolutions might be starting to look like distant memories. Life gets in the way and can easily derail us from our goals. The transition from winter into spring is a great time to re-assess how things are going and reignite your motivation!  Keep these strategies in mind to…

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Set Healthy Boundaries in Your Relationships

From friends to coworkers to romantic partners, having a shared understanding of relationship roles will lead to more productive interactions and a better balance among all the relationships in your life. But setting those boundaries is easier said than done. Keep these guidelines in mind to help put you on the right track and make difficult conversations more manageable. Put…

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Increase Your Self-Confidence in No Time

Increasing self-esteem by even just a little can go a long way toward preventing serious issues like depression and anxiety. It might not happen overnight, but these tips may help you be on your way! Look the Part In short, start being the person you want to become. Making small, attainable lifestyle changes in manageable increments is the key to…

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Wind down before bed for a better night’s sleep

Our nonstop lives often mean that we’re busy from the moment we wake up until the moment it’s time to sleep. Sleep doesn’t always come so easily if our minds and bodies aren’t ready for it. Taking some time to transition into bed can lead to a better night’s sleep over time. Here are ways to get started: Kick caffeine…

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Self-care during busy times

When life gets crazy, it’s easy to put everyone else’s needs above yours. Your job, your family, and other commitments all take priority to keep the plates of life spinning. The result can be physical and mental fatigue that can take a long time to fully recover from. People can burn out, need to leave jobs, and end up with…

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Jump start your day with these morning routines

Whether you love or dread the sound of your alarm clock each morning, everyone can stand to pick up a little more energy at the start of the day. These simple but effective morning rituals can carry positive effects straight through to bedtime! Wake up at a consistent time Many of us wake up at the same time Monday through…

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