Motivation doesn’t show up first—you do. Action creates momentum, and momentum builds motivation. Let’s be real—sometimes it’s really...

Ah, recreation —a word that conjures images of quiet reading nooks, long walks in nature, or perhaps an afternoon of painting in peaceful...

Well hello there, Friday! Let’s take a moment to recognize that this week, against all odds and distractions (including the seductive...

This week is shaping up to be a classic cool-and-rainy June, which means I won’t be outside frolicking in fields of wildflowers like some...

Let’s talk about recreation  for a minute. You know, that thing we all think we should  do, but we’re not entirely sure we’re doing it...

How has spending time in the great outdoors helped you to cope with stress or find peace? Well, first off, let me confess— May’s journal...

Ah, the final day of May. The end of our mental health challenge, the moment we’ve all been waiting for. And what better way to wrap...

Today’s challenge is all about kindness —specifically, writing a letter to someone just to remind them they matter. And honestly? I think...

Okay, I’ll admit it—I’ve been a little MIA this week. The truth? I took some me time . We went camping, the weather was chef’s kiss , the...

So, confession time— today was supposed to be “Indulge Your Inner Child” , but I swapped it out and did Day 26: Journal Your Feelings...

Let’s be honest — doing things outside of our comfort zone rarely feels  like a growth opportunity in the moment. It feels like nausea,...

Day 23 - Creating a New Healthy Habit Spoiler alert: you’re not going to build a healthy habit in one day. But one day? One solid,...

Let’s talk about something most of us love to hate: exercise. Now before you roll your eyes or click away, let me be honest—this one...

Reading as a Lifeline: Why Books Matter for Mental Health As I’ve mentioned before, I’m an avid reader—so when the challenge called for...

You know that moment when you finally decide to tackle the thing you’ve been “meaning to get around to”? Yeah… that was me with knitting....

I missed checking in yesterday—not because I forgot, but because Mother Nature decided to be a drama queen. Alberta’s classic May long...

Let’s talk about the magic of nature. And by magic, I mean the real, grounding kind—the kind that clears your mind, fills your lungs, and...

( Swapped with Day 22 – because, well, camping prep waits for no one ) Let me tell you, there’s nothing quite like preparing for a...

(…also known as “I meant to try knitting, but the universe had other plans.”) Originally, today was supposed to be “Try a New Hobby.” I...

This morning, I decided to kick off my day with affirmations. Before even reaching for my coffee, I sat up in bed, closed my eyes, and...