Tag Archives: mindfulness

Join me in exploring journalling

Journalling is a common recommendation that you might see when you are looking for strategies to support mental health. It is something that is preached to help you feel happier and more authentic…. but it is something I have always struggled with in my life! As an Occupational Therapist, I know getting your emotions outContinue reading “Join me in exploring journalling”

Diving deep into self-care

It has been a while since I have had the time and energy to write a blog post, but this prompt of the day connected well with me right now. ****amazon affiliate links present**** What strategies do you use to maintain your health and well-being? As an occupational therapist, I am constantly learning and creatingContinue reading “Diving deep into self-care”

Self care in the little routines

Self-care is the intentional practice of taking actions to preserve, enhance, and prioritize one’s physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. It involves recognizing one’s own needs and actively engaging in behaviors that promote health, relaxation, and overall quality of life. Self-care encompasses a wide range of activities, from basic hygiene practices to more intentional actsContinue reading “Self care in the little routines”

New project – YouTube?

I’m a BIG YouTube girlie and I absolutely love watching relatable creators while I’m doing chores or crafts! Over the past few years I’ve debated starting a YouTube channel but haven’t been able to figure out what I want to share as my niche – today I posted a YouTube short as my first stepContinue reading “New project – YouTube?”

Mindful relaxation technique – Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Occupational therapy is all about the balance of work, play and relaxation in order to create a live of quality and wellbeing. Often times our modern society fixates a lot on productivity in work, volunteering, home life etc, and our stress levels can fly through the roof. Self care and mindfulness are important practices toContinue reading “Mindful relaxation technique – Progressive Muscle Relaxation”

Enchanted Forest guided meditation for kids

As an Occupational therapist, I often find myself using my yoga teacher skills and passions to engage my clients in self care. I am a big advocate for using nature as a co-therapist as well as a tool for self care. I have been reading a lot about forest bathing, experimenting with various nature basedContinue reading “Enchanted Forest guided meditation for kids”

Speaking kindly to yourself

Write a letter to your 100-year-old self. I love a random blog prompt that fits with my ideas and who I am! Sometimes we talk to ourselves in a way that we would never speak to our friends or family, thus hurting ourselves. We take a scenario that happened to us and get upset atContinue reading “Speaking kindly to yourself”

Quote of the day 🥰

Today’s quote comes in a time where the scope and role of Occupational Therapists in British Columbia is being challenged and, in my opinion, threatened. Recently I reposted this LinkedIn post whivu was sharing that OT regulation is being challenged to say that OTs don’t work with mental health and are limited to physical andContinue reading “Quote of the day 🥰”