Have you heard of the “Human Design Chart”? (aka Human Design, HDC, Body Graph). Looking at the picture you may think it’s some sort of robotic humanoid. Well it’s not robotic, but it does have everything to do with being human and how to understand our whole human system so we can live our best life.
The best definition I’ve heard is that Human Design is equal parts practical and woowoo. Human Design can be used as a target operating model for a person on how they can live in alignment with their truest self, how they make decisions and what gifts they are meant to give to the world. It’s both helpful to the self but also to people you work and live with (think business teams and families). Interestingly, the only pieces of information required to build your body graph are your birth date, time and location.
I’ve been learning more about my HDC for the last 2 years and I think I’m ready to share more about what I’ve learned about my own chart. Check back soon to learn more!
Being in flow state is when you feel like everything is aligned. Your day is effortless. And even if it’s not, you have an inherent trust that everything will work out for the best.
Being in the flow state means you are in the zone. And being the in the zone means the world is your oyster. You put your mind to something, work hard enough and it’s yours… #manifestation
There are many things that can help you get into flow state: – Deep Breathing – Meditation – EFT Tapping – Dancing – Distract yourself from what’s taking your peace – Be creative and of course…getting outdoors and enjoying nature’s beauty!
One thing about our modern fast paced society is that we have forgotten about including nature and leisure in our day. Something I’ve realized myself only recently. Whether it’s working in a concrete jungle and not getting out for some sun. Or being so busy working from home that the only time I get up from my desk is to do school pick up! It was about 2 years ago that I really felt like there was a mis-alignmnment (between my soul & body from nature) and randomly (well not a coincidence) stumbled upon the benefits of forrest baths.
Forrest baths is a Japanese practice of relaxation – simply put its a method of being calm and quiet amongst the trees.
After I read more and researched this practice – I began changing my habits. Whenever, I was dealing with certain emotions (stress, fear, sadness) – I would force myself to go for a walk. And specifically make sure I walked in a forest. I do my best to immerse myself in the forrest. I would go so far as to think about the architecture of the tree. It’s connection to the earth (ie: what the roots looked like, how far they went into the earth, how they connected to the roots of other trees), what the trees look from the top or look up at the trees and lastly imagine the energy flowing through these trees.
Of course it does not need to be this involved. Some days I would just sit on the steps outside my house, and even sometimes I would just open the windows in my room.
So if you are finding yourself sitting for long stretches of the day indoors, considering being intentional about stepping outside once in a while. And if you want to try forest bathing – use the 3 tips to get started:
Walk slowly in nature or be still. This will help you pay attention to your surroundings and really taken in the natural beauty.
Use your senses to experience. Make note of the scent, the colours, how the light is shinning. Focus on one sense at a time.
Savour the beauty. When something catches your eye, take a few extra moments to truly appreciate it.
The internet has been a buzz for several years with words like #BossBabe and #She-EO – all of which sound incredibly hazardous because as of recently they are also followed by themes of burnout and mental wellness.
I love being ambitious and setting goals that I work towards. But I also strive for balance and grace. And I think being both a mom (at home) and a mentor (in my corporate career) I feel compelled to underline the truth: give yourself grace because you can have it all…but not at the same time! Sharing my suggestions below, with a mini recap of some outfits I wore on vacation recently (you know me, all about the inspiration & motivation!)
Plan ahead and prioritize: Whether it’s on a Sunday for the week ahead, in the morning before things get going or a Friday afternoon brain dump. Take time to think about what you need to focus on and figure out what needs to get done when. You plan to fail when you fail to plan – check out my digital planner page on Etsy if you are looking for a great planning tool.
Time Block your schedule: whether its timeblocking your day or your week, figure out what you want to work on when instead of trying to multi task. Even better, try and fully complete the work you planned on before starting something new. You’ll get a natural dopamine kick and you also won’t feel scattered from having too many unfinished tasks on your to-do list at the end of the day.
Give yourself grace:Sometimes we all need a reminder. Ambitious people tend to be perfectionists, but it’s okay because you can’t overwhelm yourself and do your best work – it just doesn’t work that way.
Release limiting beliefs: Sometimes we feel guilty for doing less, not doing things fast enough or not doing it right the first time. It’s important to work through that (everyone’s journey is different) – but it all cases, those ideals need to be demolished! Knowledge is power, and these book recommendations can help :)
I recently read an article about the happy chemicals our body produces and I realized I wanted to have this information live permanently on my blog for my future reference! (and of course for anyone else who may find this useful!)
I’ve always had an interest in personal growth and how we naturally tend to support ourselves so this topic is right up that alley. So sharing each happy chemical, what it does and how to activate it. Please be sure to like, comment and share!
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Serotonin – Stabilizes our mood
Deep breathing
Meditating
Walking in Nature
Go for a run
Endorphin – Pain Relief
Laughing
Dancing
Stretching
Essential Oils
Oxytocin – Building love & trust
Hugging somone
Giving someone a compliment
Helping someone
Playing with a pet or a child
Dopamine – Reward & Motivation
Finishing a task (hack: ANY task no matter how big or small)
Eating your favourite meal
Listening to music
Practicing self care
Dress – Urban Behaviour | Sunglasses – Amazon | Shoes – Call it Spring | Purse – Channel
As we round out the first half of the year and slide into the second half, I thought it would be a great idea to provide some inspiration to reset, readjust, restart and refocus.
Greenery in ParadiseSunset in Tulum
Review your goals and determine priority Before blindly continuing to do something that may no longer be serving you, take some time to review your goals. Maybe you’ve plateaued in some areas, or maybe you haven’t given enough time to one area of your life. Even better, maybe you’ve accomplished a goal and it no longer requires your attention. Creating self awareness is really important and it’s also a good idea to get organized in a way that makes sense to you. Maybe writing the goals that you will continue to work on on a sticky or using a Moleskin to help refocus an area where you’ve been lacking.
Disrupt and edit your routine Once you’ve figure out what you want to focus on, redesign your daily habits to meet those goals. It’s true what they say…success is a series of small wins. Use your day planner, Gcal or Notion to structure your day and include activities that help you work towards ticking off those goals by end of year
Level up, track your progress & give yourself grace As you continue your goal achievement journey, do you best to stay accountable (whether that is through a private IG account, blog or good ol’ pen & paper). I’m a big believer in documenting your life and it’s always nice to see how far you’ve come. But what’s even more important is giving yourself grace. Working towards your personal and professional goals are not meant to be invigorating and inspiring so remember to take breaks/rest, celebrate your wins and smile!
Waves hitting the break wallReflections are everywhere
Happy Thursday! Lately I’ve noticed a shift in my confidence. In my desire to get out of my comfort zone, meet people, wear all the jewelry, be extra and bold in my style choices & courage in my work and personal goals. So today I’m sharing some words that really resonated with me recently. Along with some fit shots from a few days ago… Enjoy!
Imperfection is a form of freedom
Let your process, your struggle and your progress inspire others.
You don’t need perfection to encourage those who are watching you
