Bringing Joy

Things that are bringing me joy right now ✨

I know we all feel how challenging life is right now - and the stress and uncertainty is taking a toll. This is why, more than ever, it’s imperative that we cultivate and savor simple moments of joy when we can. It's one of the gifts of this pandemic: time for simple pleasures.

Here are my current joys:

1. Books - A simple pleasure that also helps me sleep is to cozy up in bed at night with a good-but-not-too-demanding book. With my stress at an all time high, my mind and heart need juicy-not-too-demanding themes right now. I recently enjoyed @aliciakeys’ memoir More Myself and Untamed by @glennondoyle.

2. Swimming - I've never been a swimmer, but due to injuries, swimming is a physical activity I can do that actually feels good. Covid has given us free time and our weather has been unusually hot AND it's been a perfect opportunity to be sure my kiddo learns to swim!

3. Time to heal - I've been overworking my body for years and it was breaking down. These months have afforded me the chance to rest/heal. I'm embracing the resulting weight gain as part of my body's protective layer. I know I'll have the chance to get back into fit form, but for now I'm celebrating this season as restorative.

4. Coaching clients thru nutrition & health transformations - Quarantine has brought up ALL KINDS of personal challenges for people and one of the biggest I'm hearing about is unwanted weight gain & loss of structures that support self-care. People are reaching out for nutritional support which I'm honored to be able to provide!

5. My kiddo's health - Because he's home so much right now, I have control over what my son eats. His sleep and general attitude have improved during quarantine and I know it's related to eating more whole, plant based foods. Food is medicine.

I'd love to hear what brings you joy right now - comment below!