When it comes to practicing self-care, the people who need it the most are the ones who are going, going, going 24/7. It might be the mom of 3 or it might be the girl down the street who is married to her job. Whether you have a habit of getting lost in your workload every day or can’t seem to clock out of work once you’ve left the building, it can start to have a negative impact on your life and your health. Here are 10 self-care ideas for the busy people who struggle to find time for … [Read more...] about 10 self-care ideas for the busy person
Summers are busy: 5 simple ways to fit in exercise
This one is aimed at the moms. The kids are on break and our days are filled with nothing but free time and relaxation, right? Yeah, not so much. More than likely, it's days full of hungry kids, constant clean up, and shuttling everyone from sports to camp, play dates and everywhere in between. Time to ourselves is even more scarce than during the school year and if you're like me, you might be struggling to find the the time to eat a decent meal, let alone get the exercise you need. But there … [Read more...] about Summers are busy: 5 simple ways to fit in exercise
I turned 40 and my metabolism went on sabbatical
There's some irony here as I type out this post and enjoy a bowl of chocolate ice cream at the same time. Believe me, it's not lost on me. But hear me out. Metabolism changes after 40 are REAL. I mean, do you even have a metabolism once you hit this point? My metabolism has been pretty steady since I was 16 years old. I was fortunate in college to not deal with the "Freshmen 15", but I did gain several pounds over those four years. After graduating and starting a job at a PR firm, I realized … [Read more...] about I turned 40 and my metabolism went on sabbatical
Tips for reclaiming your home after kids
Welcome Cameron, from Cameron Jones Interiors, to Take Back Me. Many of us have kids and the idea of reclaiming our house seems like a far away dream. She's got some great tips for helping reclaim your home after kids. Is keeping your house organized with kids an oxymoron? I don’t think it has to be. My house is my sanctuary and keeping it neat and organized is essential to my happiness and mental well-being. As anyone with kids can attest to, their paraphernalia (and I mean all of it – … [Read more...] about Tips for reclaiming your home after kids
15 self-care tips to get you through a hectic summer
Summer is here. That means that many of us are on duty 24-7 again. It means that we're going to have to put in a little bit of extra effort to get in those self-care moments. Most moms I know, especially those who stay-at or work-from home like me, have a love-hate relationship with summer vacation. We love that our kids are home for several weeks, but their being home means our daily routine is completely turned on its end. All those quiet daylight hours where school-aged children were gone … [Read more...] about 15 self-care tips to get you through a hectic summer