Life can get a bit chaotic and feel out of control at times. Obstacles will always stand in our way and make everything a bit more difficult. 

When things start spiraling out of control, self-care typically gets neglected, which can make your situation seem even worse than it is. 

I recommend focusing on what you can control, so that you can restore harmony and balance to your day. When you take control of the chaos by showing yourself some love, you will get unstuck and move forward.

Here are 5 simple lifestyle hacks that will help calm your life and get you back on track with self-care. 

1. Replace your phone with a book
   Stop the scroll! Looking at your phone constantly can put you in a negative state of mind. Replace your phone with a book 30-60 min before bed to help you unwind. Studies show that when you cut out screen time before bedtime it can help improve your sleep and calm your mind.
    
2. Focus on deep breathing
   Did you know that most adults take...

Do you carve out 15-30 minutes each morning for yourself?

Or do you wake up and frantically get ready for the day? The alarm goes off, you rush around, maybe eat breakfast, if there's time, check your messages and then start work...

I am very familiar with that feeling of overwhelm right at the beginning of the day. I started my days like that for years, until I learned the importance of a morning routine. 

When you don't have control of your day from the minute you wake up this is what happens: 

• You allow the day to control you
• You don't have clarity on what needs to get done
• You respond to everyone else's needs but your own

Having control of your day is important because you will have more clarity on the important things that need to get done, and avoid getting distracted from all the tasks that don't move the needle forward in your life.

One simple way to control your day is by starting it off with a simple morning routine. 

My non-negotiables are:

• Plan and...

I know that it's hard to believe the holidays are already here! So much has happened this year which has created a lot of stress and uncertainty in our lives. 

With the ongoing pandemic, it may affect the holiday traditions your family has and possibly affect your ability to be with your loved ones.

These circumstances could add more stress to an already stressful time of the year. By shifting our focus onto creating daily self-care habits, this will enable you to be capable of dealing with anything that comes your way. 

I'd like to encourage you to incorporate these 3 tips that will help you to experience calm during the busy holiday season. My goal is for you to be able to enjoy this special time of the year with less stress and anxiety. 

3 WAYS TO REMAIN CALM DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON:

TIP #1: Meditate for 5-10 minutes - Meditation will help you to be centered, focused and calm. In just a few minutes a day, you will decrease stress and be able...

When Covid-19 hit the world, we had no idea the long term effect it would have on society.

Who knew that things like travel plans, sporting events, schools and even weddings would be canceled or closed. 

As hard as it's been, we have to remain safe and help stop the spread so we can eventually get back to normal life. 

I continue to remind my clients about the importance of staying active by exercising at least 30 minutes a day, 4 days a week and eating a clean diet. 

It's vital to keep our immunity up and not let quarantine living create bad habits that will have a negative effect on our health.

Activities are limited but I wanted to provide you with 5 ways that you can stay active and get away from your computer screen.

1. Get Into Nature: go for a hike or a jog on a trail. Find a place that is calming and will allow you to disconnect. 
   
   
2. Pick Up Your Food or Eat Out: depending upon where you live, most restaurants are open for outdoor seating or take...

Being a high performer means showing up as your best self every single day.

In order to do so, we need to make sure we are managing our mind, energy and time efficiently and effectively. 

We are responsible for the energy we bring to the world! 

What we put into it is what we get out.

I'm sure you want to not only be your best but do your best work, am I right?

By implementing these simple steps, you will master your mind, energy and time so that you can be a high performer in all areas of your life. 

3 SECRETS TO HIGH PERFORMANCE

1. Manage Your MIND: how to show up as your best self.

• Do a morning routine every single day. It doesn't have to take long, 20-30 minutes is a great start! Do the following 3 things:
  1) Read something positive for 10-15 minutes (a personal development book)
  2) Plan your day/journal from 10-15 minutes
  3) Meditate for 5-10 minutes
• Be intentional. Set your intentions before each project, call, or meeting that you have. By doing so, you will feel...

Are you working from home?
Do you have kids that are home from school?
Ok..deep breath...
Keep calm and carry on.

"Your life, including how you spend your time is a by-product of the choices you've made" - Marie Forleo

The difficult situations you are in now aren't your fault, but could those situations have been avoided?

Yes, they 100% could have been but we have to own the choices we've made.