HAPPY CARDS WITH POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS

Cuteness overload! I recently purchased a box of Happy cards with positive affirmations and inspiring quotes that I have fallen in love with. Every morning, my son and I pick a new card and I leave it on my desk all day as a reminder to smile and relax.

These are by a Norwegian designer called Camilla Pihl and are currently only for sale in Norway and Sweden. However I have found two other options for you! 

Treasure Yourself Affirmation Cards by Miranda Kerr and How to Love Yourself Cards by Louise Hay.

Daily affirmation cards can be a great way to remind ourselves to be kind, loving, appreciative and generous towards ourselves and those we love.

Just a little tip for a bit of everyday magic.

 Lots of love 

REFLECTING ON THE PAST YEAR & SETTING GOALS FOR A FANTASTIC 2019

The past year I have become aware of how powerful setting goals and intentions can be. It helps me focus on what really matters and so it becomes easier to plan and prioritise how, with what and with whom I wish to spend my time.

I think my problem in the past has been that the goals I have set haven’t been specific enough or I haven’t actually added HOW I'm going to achieve them. So I wanted to write what I have learnt and how I go about setting goals, in hopes that it can help you too to plan and go in to the new year feeling confident, relaxed and happy. 

So beautiful mama, when you have a moment to yourself, make a cup of tea, grab your journal or a piece of paper and pen and get comfy. 

Before actually setting any goals, I like to reflect on the past year. It goes by so quick that we often forget to stop and check in with ourselves about how we feel and where we are now. It’s so important to let go of any challenges or disappointments we may have had,  celebrate our wins and focus on all that we have learnt and evolved along the way. 

A few questions I like to ask myself is: 

Did I have any challenges in 2018 and if so, how did I deal with them and what did I learn?

What would I like to leave behind, let go of or stop doing in to 2019? 

Did I step out of my comfort zone and grow as a person, as a mama, in my relationships and in my work life?

What am I most proud of for having achieved this year? 

What am I most grateful for having experienced this year?

I truly believe that we all have the ability to change any circumstance we are in and achieve our dreams and goals whatever they may be, but we need to take small actions steps daily to achieve them. And to do so we need to know what we really want so we can make a plan as to how we are going to get there. 

So next, with an open heart, I ask myself: 

What do I want my everyday life to be like, really? Not what society or social media says your life should be like or what other friends are doing with theirs… 

What do I want to do spend my time doing?

What do I need to do?

What inspires, motivates and brings me joy?

What areas of my life do I wish to focus on? Is it nourishing my body with healthier foods, being a more present mama, doing more fun family activities, building a stronger relationship with certain people, develop a personal skill, or advance my career?

I try to be specific, realistic and kind with myself when setting goals. They should make you feel excited, motivated and inspired, not stressed or overwhelmed. Avoiding vague statements like “be super healthy, i instead try to think; “focus on nourishing my body with healthy foods that make me feel good and full of energy” or “move my body for min 30 minutes a day either with walking, yoga or going to the gym so i feel relaxed and happy”.  

Lastly, what action steps do I need to take to make them happen? The more specific you are, the easier it is to measure when you have achieved your goals...

I hope this inspire you to take a moment to reflect on the past year and get clear on what you want and need :) Happy New Year!

Lots of love

Popping in to wish you peaceful and happy holiday! And to remind you (as much as myself) to relax, let go and enjoy the present moment with family and friends.

Remember to take a few deep breaths if the stress levels are high, and prioritise some (much deserved I'm sure) me-time to care for yourself and to re-charge. 

Lots of love from us

This is pretty much what all our family photos look like at the moment with our busy two year old ;)

With hectic schedules and long to do list's, it can sometimes be easy to forget to slow down and care for ourselves. So what is Self-care really all about?

It's essentially anything you do for yourself that helps improve your well-being and happiness. There are so many ways to practice self-care and we all need to find what works for us. 

How to practise self-care can be divided into 3 areas: Mind, body and spirit. How we treat these 3 areas can impact our emotions and overall well-being. 

self-care for your mind is about balancing stimulating your mind through for example learning, reading and interacting with others, with relaxing and unwinding.

Self-care for your body is about nourishing your body with healthy foods, balancing movement and exercise with enough rest and sleep.

Self-care for your spirit is really anything that brings you joy and doing what you're passionate about. being creative, spending time in nature and helping others are examples of ways to care for your spirit.  

What is something you can do for yourself today to improve your well-being?

Lots of love

In the summer of 2018 I made a choice to follow my intuition and do something completely different and new. I told the most caring and understanding group of guys you could ever wish to work for, that I was leaving my 9-5 job as an acupuncturist and yoga instructor...

Most people would think I’m crazy to leave my stable job for the unknown, but I have a strong desire to combine and share my knowledge, experience and passion for wellness, Chinese medicine, yoga and meditation in a creative way. I want to help and inspire more people to take moments out of their busy schedule to find their balance and prioritise loving and caring for themselves.

So, with a calm mind and butterflies in my stomach, I press go and start a new chapter. I hope you’ll join me on this journey as I hope to create a little universe here of inspiration and happiness.

You can read more about me here. I update my blog every week and would love for you to follow me on instagram where I post daily inspiration on all things wellness. 

Lots of love