Journal

The Ultimate Guide to Napping

We've shared all about the science of getting enough sleep, but now let's shift our focus to the power of a good nap. I’ll be honest: I’ve never liked naps much. For somebody who loves getting thi...

4 Mindfulness Exercises for Greater Self-Awareness

When was the last time you felt truly present in the moment you were in? Especially now, as we face unprecedented changes in our daily lives, you might answer that it’s been a while. We live in an...

These Podcasts are (almost) as Good as Therapy

Should we be visiting our therapists regularly? Probably. Are we also really, really thankful for podcasts that educate and empower us, make us feel like we can grow too, and give us the virtual h...

7 Creative Ways to Keep the Kids Entertained (with Minimal Screen Time!)

Need some ideas for keeping the kids entertained? It might be easy to plop them in front of the TV or an iPad, but spending too much time in front of a screen can cause various sleep, learning, and...

3 Easy Ways to Combat "Zoom Brain"

My friends lives in Brooklyn and like most of us, she’s working at home now, meeting regularly with bosses and teammates over Zoom. Yesterday, her hour-long meeting turned into an all-day meeting,...

How to Build a Sustainable WFH Routine

Working from home definitely has its perks (not sitting in traffic anymore being one of them!). But it can also be exhausting, almost more so than getting up and going to an office is. The reason? ...

Mindful Moments: Week 5

Throughout this journey, I hope you have been gentle and kind to yourself. I hope you have found plenty of time to practice self-care and tune-in to your inner self. This quote is a reminder that o...

7 Inspiring Women Poets to Read Right Now

There is something powerful about poetry. Just like an X-ray would, it offers a raw, intimate, and unapologetic glimpse into the inner workings of the author. At its essence, poetry is the truth, w...

Mindful Moments: Week 4

We have had a few gorgeous, sunny days recently. It’s so nice to be outside even just for a little bit. This exercise is created to be practiced outdoors. To awaken our appreciation for the beauty ...

The Perfect Essential Oil for Your Enneagram Type

When I stumbled upon the Enneagram for the first time, I was completely uninterested. Highlighting my biggest weakness? Um, no thanks! But my friends wouldn’t stop talking about it and eventually ...

Yogurt Parfait Recipes for Spring

It’s day - does anyone remember what day it is? - of quarantine, and hopefully, we’ve all found ourselves getting into a rhythm as we spend our days at home. For those of you channeling your quara...

Mindful Moments: Week 3

It seems funny to consider any 2020/New Year quote as relevant or inspiring at the moment. We are witnessing a worldwide pandemic and everyone’s lives have been altered because of it. After sitting...

Women-Inspired Playlist to Boost Productivity

Now that most of us are stuck in the house in quarantine, we’ve probably had the same ideas run through our minds at least once: well, I guess I should use this time to be productive. Whether that...

How Nature Can Help Ease Anxiety

We’ve known anecdotally that nature is soothing and relaxing, but recent science is proving it’s much more powerful than we thought. A 2010 review looked at the practice of Shinrin-yoku, also known...

Mindful Moments: Week 2

While these are times that can fill us with worry and uncertainty, we are hoping to bring some ease and refreshing energy to you and your family at home. Over the next few weeks, Kendall will be c...

Mindful Moments: Week 1

It is not easy to relieve ourselves of worry, especially in a time like the present. We want to share with you some of our strategies for centering and doing our best to stay in the present moments...

6 Reasons to do a Puzzle Tonight

Meditation apps, candles, yoga, adult coloring books, bubble baths, wine--they’re all great, but have you tried a puzzle? Making sense out of all those tiny little pieces is weirdly soothing, espec...

How to Support Small Businesses Right Now

Strange times we live in, folks. Our normal routines have shifted, if not completely stopped altogether, and the world’s streets are eerily empty. Schools are closed. Storefronts are shuttered. So...

12 Simple Self-Care Rituals for Trying Times

It’s panic-inducing when it feels like the world as we know it suddenly grinds to a standstill. All of the feelings you may be experiencing now — grief, fear, anxiety — are all valid and real. The...

Help Us Make Mask Covers for Medical Professionals

Our team donated 1,600+ masks in an effort to do what we can to support those who put themselves at risk for others every day. They will be distributed to medical facilities around Austin (ERs, IC...