Integrated Being

Do you really write in your journal everyday? What do you write? I was recently asked these questions & I want to answer them for you. The short answer: yes, I journal everyday. No, I don’t always write the same thing nor do I just write a recap of my daily life. The idea of journaling and implementing it as a daily practice can be very intimidating. I want to break it down for you, because while I started daily journaling back in 2015, it was really only in the past couple of years that journaling became the main way I process the emotions I experience on a daily basis & continue to develop a growth mindset while finding my joy in everyday moments. Today on the blog & podcast episode, I’m sharing how to start a journaling practice & what to write to optimize your time and energy when beginning this transformative self-care practice.

Have you ever heard of “crowding out” bad habits? I had been trying to kick the habit of eating processed sugar for quite a while & I have finally found success in kicking this bad habit over the past 4 months by using this method of “crowding out” the bad habit. Crowding out the bad habit is accomplished by actually focusing less on eliminating the bad habits & instead shifting your focus to filling your time & life with good habits that won’t allow the bad habit to exist anymore. Today on the blog & podcast, I’m sharing more about how to use this “crowding out” method to eliminate bad habits by showing your 4 key areas you can shift to add in those good habits that will crowd out any bad ones.

Do you believe that time discipline = time freedom? As I am wrapping up the final season of 2022, I am doing a seasonal check-in as I do every 3 months to better understand where I am at in my current state of life & how I can better utilize my time and energy to create more moments of joy & bring better focus to my daily, intentional efforts. You may find that you’ve gotten off track in one area of your life or another & this 2-3 hour seasonal check-in is a great way to better connect with yourself and provide the clarity you need to move forward with confidence into a new year or a new phase in life. Today on the blog & podcast, I’m sharing 5 steps for a successful seasonal check-in so you can experience more joy in the new year. Set aside a chunk of time on a Sunday afternoon, get cozy, and put on your favorite tunes as you work through these steps below & approach the next 3 months with intention.

Are you becoming the type of person you want to become? When I reflect upon the themes I share on the Integrated Being podcast and blog, I’m always struck by the importance of creating habits around the ability to be present in each moment of the day. I’ve found that having a reset each day at the end of the day allows me to wake up excited to live the next day. Once you experience that type of energy each morning, your desire for it continues. Our habits are the foundation for building happier, healthier lives, but creating better habits isn’t always as simple as it sounds. If you’ve ever struggled to stick with a new healthy habit or get rid of an old unhealthy one, this episode is for you. Today on the blog & podcast, I’m sharing 5 truths I’ve learned about creating better habits & how you can use these truths in your life, too.

What is self talk & why does it matter? I’ve read (& re-read) a few books recently linking the power of journaling with how we talk to ourselves. I was reading The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer while sitting next to my 9 year old son while he was being quite negative. While reading this book about the consciousness of our thoughts that speak to us all the time - whether it’s telling us we’re hungry or cold or should fret - I used this opportunity to teach my son about how the negative energy he was putting off may be affecting him. As you can imagine he got quite frustrated, but this highlighted a deeper importance in why self talk matters and how it affects the way we show up in the world. In today’s blog & podcast episode, I am going to highlight 3 ways your self talk creates your own reality.

Have you begun to notice a theme? The daily habits and themes I share on the Integrated Being blog and podcast can really be summed up as the mind, body, and soul… interconnected. From discussing the importance of what we put on, what we put in, and what we have around our bodies to leveraging the power of the present moment, we continue to grow in the knowledge of how all of this is integrated to created a happy, fulfilling life. In today’s blog & podcast episode, I am going to break this down into 3 simple steps to connect, embody, and act in alignment with your highest self.

Are you trying to accomplish a goal that requires your full attention? Today on the blog & podcast, I’m talking about how to keep your focus on achieving your goals while creating a flow in life that brings the greatest sense of joy. From moments of setting intentions to handling distractions, let’s get focused and bring a greater sense of presence to your everyday life.

Did you know that I read every book recommended to or given to me as a gift? I was recently gifted a book called The Refounder after speaking as the Pittsburg Technology Council about power grid modernization. As an electrical engineer, a wife, a mother of 6, and a wellness advocate, I find myself in a time of stepping back and reassessing my life in various areas. This book is based on Pittsburgh company and a point in the founder’s life where he, too, was stepping back and reassess his life and career. Chances are you are at this point in life your life in some capacity where you are looking to step back and assess some specific area of your life. Today on the blog & podcast, I’m sharing 3 steps to reset and reach your goals. We are all integrated mind, body, and spirit & and it can be beneficial to take seasonal breaks to step back, reassess, and move forward with renewed energy and focus to reach our biggest dreams and goals.

Did you know the average brain weighs as much as 10 lbs?! The amount of data a brain can store is equal to roughly 1 million gigabytes. With 86 billion neurons in the brain & 1000 connections per neuron, it’s important that we are giving our brains proper rest. We know the mind, body, and spirit are interconnected, but we may not realize the unhealthy sleep habits that have crept into our lives. Today on the blog & podcast, I’m sharing 5 sleep tips to keep your brain healthy. Let’s get a quick reminder that sleep habits matter & learn ways to start logging the right amount of zzz’s, so we can find a flow of life that allows us to get enough sleep to wake up feeling refreshed!

Have you taken a moment of gratitude today? A few recent life events have served as beautiful reminder of how grateful I am for my body, especially during moments of illness, sadness, and transition. We are living in a time of rushing and must-do’s that invade our everyday cultural environment, and we don’t always hear our bodies telling us to slow down and be present. When we get sick or receive an unexpected diagnosis or lose a loved one (even a family pet), this time of transition can serve as a catalyst for growing in deeper gratitude for ours bodies that give us the ability to experience this life each day. In today’s blog & podcast episode, I am sharing 3 ways that you can show gratitude for your body, especially if you are in a time of transition.