by thelivewellplayground | Apr 21, 2015 | Balance, Change, Daily routines, happiness, menatl health, Simplifying, technology, Time, Uncategorized
It is called a web for a reason and without some mindful awareness of its entrapment it is not just our time that gets tangled up but also our minds. The other day I was scrolling through my Facebook feed when I came across a link to a great piece in the New York...
by thelivewellplayground | Mar 25, 2015 | Art, Balance, books, Change, Daily routines, happiness, Self Care, Uncategorized
We don’t lose the need for novelty and pleasure as we grow up. What we all instinctively know is that “All work and no play makes Jill a dull girl.” Work, parenting and the daily routine keeps us very task focused and achievement oriented. Our hectic,...
by thelivewellplayground | Mar 10, 2015 | Children, Daily routines, exercise, motherhood, Parenting, Uncategorized, Yoga
Yoga, like parenting, is a lifelong practice that confronts us with all facets of ourselves. We have good days and not so good days, but our role is to keep showing up and paying attention. In making yoga a regular part of your lifestyle, particularly if you have a...
by thelivewellplayground | Feb 10, 2015 | Balance, Change, Daily routines, happiness, Healing, Self Care, Simplifying, Time
If we don’t consciously choose how to use our time, those precious spare moments or hours will be lost to unrewarding filler. Time slips away, whether or not we choose to use it wisely. Even a window of 15 minutes can bring rich rewards if spent consciously....
by thelivewellplayground | Jan 27, 2015 | Children, Daily routines, Recipes, Simplifying, Uncategorized
What kids eat over the course of the day has the potential to set them up with good energy levels, good concentration and a good mood, if done right. I am pretty conscientious when it comes to healthy lunches. I aim to include minimally processed whole foods and...
by thelivewellplayground | Jan 21, 2015 | Balance, Daily routines, happiness, Self Care, Simplifying, Uncategorized
A fresh start? Hello new year. A clear head? Shhh. A blank page? You must have a journal handy. You now have everything you need to start compiling your Master list. It is now time to focus in on details. After using the techniques discussed in this earlier post to...