There are so many apps on Google Play and apple play that you can search through to find support and safe spaces. Take some time to meditate on what you truly need and possibly journal to allow yourself to open up to the possibility of the support that could truly help.

Affirmations are positive, empowering statements you stay out loud to yourself. I love affirmations. I only speak what I know is an alignment with my journey. Your affirmation will be completely different depending on what your journey through, but a simple one that I speak everyday is I am love. I believe that love is the direct opposite of fear. Saying I am love helps me feel empowered everyday. Other examples include I am worthy, just as I am, and I speak and think kindly about myself.

Nature nourishes us.. the fresh air and the feeling of the Sun. Being in nature helps us find clarity.

Remember that in the early stages we don't want to decide in advance how long we're going to meditate for. Just allow yourself to meditate until you've had enough, and then stop. Try not to overwhelm yourself, stressed about the quality of your focus or the length of the time.

What does it mean to be well-rounded anyway? It always sounds like something your teachers and grandparents tell you you should be. Turns out, they're not wrong. But it's not something boring that requires you to do nothing but watch TV and read books. Okay so you could take that approach, but there's a better way to broaden your horizons and become a better person. You have the chance everyday, and the best part is you'll actually enjoy yourself. I know you probably don't believe me, but you'll find out I'm right soon enough.

Restorative yoga is a passive, meditative form of yoga that allows you to focus on your breath while releasing tension in your body. Unlike other forms of yoga, restorative yoga requires you to hold asana's or poses for an extended length of time, typically 3 to 5 minutes. Restorative yoga often uses props like folded blankets, blocks, or bolsters. These props help support your body and allow you to deepen the pose and more fully relax your body. Restorative yoga is gentle and generally considered safe for most people. If you have concerns about the safety ever stored of yoga, talk to your doctor or physical therapist before practicing this type of yoga.

At any given moment, we are looking forward to our next meal. It's not that the food is constantly the foremost thing on our mind - we'd never get anything done that way - but some small part of us is always happy that good food exists, and we get to enjoy it.

By using your imagination and practicing the art of assuming the feeling of your wishes being fulfilled and steadfastly refusing to allow any evidence of the outer world to distract you from your intentions, you will discover that you, by virtue of your spiritual awareness, possess the ability to become the person you were destined to be. -Dr. Wayne Dyer

The key to increasing your meditation time is to actually sit as planned. You can slowly increase the duration over time. And once you feel comfortable meditating for your length of time at the same time every morning or every evening your routine is established and then begin to add a little on.

Community is so important to wellness, we aren't meant to journey alone. If you feel ready open up to a friend and share what you need. This could be something as simple as saying, hey, I've realized that I really need to start focusing on healing from trauma. Identify who in your community you can share yourself with and practice vulnerability, knowing you needn't be perfect, scripted or get anything right.