Every once in a while after this January blog challenge (Bloganuary) I’ve realized, 4 years into this blog, that there continue to be prompts given daily ! Yes I definitely dove into writing without the full understanding of this platform. But today’s blog prompt somewhat supports why I’m not the ultimate blog expert ! DoContinue reading “Give yourself a break: scheduling rest into your week”
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Enjoying leisure activities with my sister🤍
The Role of Occupational Therapists : Nature based practitioners
If you’ve been following along with my blog posts, you may have read my blog about Occupational therapy and where you might find us (click here to read). I have reached out to some friends and colleagues to help share their roles and scope of practices in the occupational therapy profession. My hope is thatContinue reading “The Role of Occupational Therapists : Nature based practitioners”
Living in the present and being grateful for where we are
What could you do differently? I am currently sitting at home on day 3 of having a fever on and off, with headaches and chills. I saw this prompt and was unsure where it was meaning to go. I read a comment from someone on the original prompt saying “this is super vague what isContinue reading “Living in the present and being grateful for where we are”
Past, future, and living in the present
Take a moment to stop and bring attention to your breathing. Breathe in, and then a big sigh out. Where is your brain taking you right now? Today’s Bloganuary prompt will take us on a journey of mental health and the importance of living in the present ; Do you spend more time thinking aboutContinue reading “Past, future, and living in the present”
A cute way to self care
“Lighten up on yourself. No one is perfect. Gently accept your humanness.”–Deborah Day As humans, we are our own harshest critic. We are the ones that hold ourselves to impossible standards and who hold the longest grudges. We are often so compassionate towards our friends and family, and so hard on ourselves in challenging timesContinue reading “A cute way to self care”
Art therapy tonight – junk journaling?
Day 10 of my self care challenge: social downtime
Today is the “last day” of my self care challenge, but hopefully I can continue my intentional self care moving forward! It’s been a great reminder of how many intentional choices I can make to be kind to myself and take care of myself, and something I think I should repeat in the future asContinue reading “Day 10 of my self care challenge: social downtime”
Day 8 of my self care challenge: short and sweet
Today was my first day back to work since I started my 10 day self care challenge , and like I had anticipated, it was a busy day! There wasn’t as much chaos as I would have thought, but I definitely was mentally tired after the day! It took me a while to relax myContinue reading “Day 8 of my self care challenge: short and sweet”
Day 7 of my self care challenge: back to basics
It’s Sunday! My favourite day for self care as I feel like I can really make a difference in my week by actively choosing activities to prepare myself for my week. I just recently realized the power of saving my Sunday for me. I try my best not to plan much for Sundays so thatContinue reading “Day 7 of my self care challenge: back to basics”
Be Your Own Sunshine 