Today’s self care post comes from a different space. Yesterday’s post above was about working through challenges to do nice things; my neon green manicure is still bringing me so much joy today 🙂 Today’s overall theme was giving myself grace. This morning I woke up and needed extra time than I had planned toContinue reading “Day 3 of my self care challenge”
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Grounded to Grow: professional exploration in Occupational Therapy
The countdown is on! In less than a week I’ll be flying to the United States to meet up with 24 other nature based Occupational Therapists for a weekend of connection and professional development. Last year, four OTs got together and created this love child event in which occupational therapists that practice in nature couldContinue reading “Grounded to Grow: professional exploration in Occupational Therapy”
New reading👌🏻🦋
The health benefits of bird watching
As a kid, I was never an outdoor girl. I had a hard time coping with the weather, and I didn’t know how to connect with the outdoors….unless I was out in nature. I have very clear memories of pretending to be tired to get out of gardening with my family, and helping teachers atContinue reading “The health benefits of bird watching”
The power of a supportive workplace
If you’re new to my blog, welcome! My name is Kristina and I am an Occupational therapist! While I do some private work on the side, My full time job is at a nature based day program with clients ranging from 3-41years old with a variety of different abilities and needs. I have worked hardContinue reading “The power of a supportive workplace”
Productivity at home and challenging chores
January is clearly over, so Bloganuary is over as well, but I did like this blog prompt even if I didn’t post about it on time! Day 12’s Bloganuary prompt was: What chore do you find the most challenging to do? On the day that I started writing this post (January 12th of course), IContinue reading “Productivity at home and challenging chores”
Finding my voice – the purpose behind the practice of writing
I know it’s only been 6 days of Bloganuary, but I truly can’t believe I’ve blogged 6 days in a row. For me writing is something that doesn’t come naturally, so to write consistently is a feat on its own! Today’s Bloganuary prompt is “why do you write?” This was an interesting one to reflectContinue reading “Finding my voice – the purpose behind the practice of writing”
Book review: (In)visible
Excuse the puppy marks, in all my years I’ve never had to replace a library book until now 😂 but dog treat aside, this was a good one I wanted to share ! Goodreads summary: Diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome as a teenager, Adam, now a 26 year old freelance designer, attends his first meeting atContinue reading “Book review: (In)visible”
Re-Humanizing health care
As a child, I always wanted to be the person that changed lives. I wanted to be a teacher, a doctor, and as I grew up, I dreamed of working with children and youth in retreat type settings where we could learn about emotional and mental health self care. I wanted to make a trueContinue reading “Re-Humanizing health care”
Be Your Own Sunshine 