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One of the most powerful teachings from Behavioral Science is that our habits are not our own. We actually have the habits of the 5 people that we interact with the most.
Why is that? Because we are social creatures and we would rather belong to, than stand out from, the tribe. We change our...
Want to know how to change your habits?
Habits are what we repeatedly do, which ultimately create the outcomes in our lives.
Habit triggers are what make our habits actually happen. A list of them can be found above.
Once you understand how important habit triggers are, you can change...
2023 is here! How did you choose to ring in the New Year?
The beginning of a year is a great opportunity to invite in a new perspective in by shifting your habits!
While I am not a big proponent of New Year's Resolutions (or staying up until midnight, lol) as a way to usher...
Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!
We are in Charleston today with David's family (we do Christmas with the Grimsleys every year because the Levins do Hanukkah - it's fun).
I hope you are enjoying a cozy late December day, wherever you are.
I have a special present for you too. Well, it's a...
The eight nights of Hanukkah begin today at sundown and Solstice is part of that time, taking place in 3 days on December 21 (the shortest day and longest night). Both are celebrations of life and light amidst the darkness.
I love the story of Hanukkah, which basically boils down to a...
Sometimes it's the little things that make all the difference.
"Simple but not always easy" might be our motto for implementing new habits amidst the hustle and bustle of modern life.
Autumn is a time when the dry quality becomes more prevalent in the natural world. The...
Daylight savings got ya feeling wonky?
How about focusing on making some nourishing food to help you get back on track? I will be cooking a yummy Autumn meal as part of the One Habit to Thrive Challenge today. Join me (Facebook, Zoom, or Instagram) at noon EST, and cook along if you'd...
Each season carries with it distinct qualities. These qualities show up as descriptive words like Autumn is cool, Summer is hot, Spring is wet.
GUNA is the Sanskrit word for "quality."
As we move into Vata season of Autumn, we will experience more of the qualities, or gunas, of Vata: cold, dry,...
Would you like to feel more energized and positive for your day?
Wake before the sunrise and be outside and present as the world grows lighter. This may sound trivial but it is really one of the most amazing small actions we can take to be healthy and happy humans. It's truly magical. Circadian...
Ginger steams are an easy way to help clear out stagnation in your head. The drying and clearing qualities of ginger can work miracles to clear our mucous.
Here are the steps to creating a healing ginger steam.*
- Place a pot of water with several slices of fresh ginger in it (or you can shred the...
Gunas to the rescue!
Say what????
Many people struggle with this sudden change in the time; it's like waking up in a new time zone.
To help, let's turn to a little wisdom from Ayurveda: The GUNAS
Guna translates as a quality. Ayurveda has 20 Gunas, or 10 pairs of opposite qualities. They...
My mission is to alleviate unnecessary suffering in the world. This is why I have dedicated myself to becoming the best Ayurveda practitioner, Health Coach, and fellow human that I can be. I strive to reach people near and far who are ready to thrive. This is the key to changing our world for...
I am packing up my sleeping bag, preparing breakfast and getting ready for my second day on the trail. My phone will be turned off and left at home for the entire weekend and my eyes will be taking a break from focusing on a computer screen.
Evie, my inner efficiency/taskmaster voice is...
Happy Mother's Day!
All of us ladies are mothering something at some point or another - a child, a pet, a dream, or a project.
And ... truth bomb: The energy of birth flows through us and can inspire or deplete us.
So ... How is your self-care lately?
I am hearing many...
Have you ever had a big goal that you weren't sure you could reach? Maybe you have one or two such resolutions right now. T'is the season, right?
Habit Science shows us if we imagine reaching an ultimate goal while continually taking small, committed steps each day towards that goal, there is a...