A good night’s rest is a key to good preparation for a good day the next. I, however as much as I know this, am one of those peeps with a racing mind and can be much of a night owl, finding it a struggle to wind down sometimes at night for bed. I keep…
So as I journey towards Minimalism, I find myself in a constant battle over my wardrobe. I love clothes and style, after all I had a focus in Fashion Design & Merchandising for part of my schooling. Moving to a ‘Capsule Wardrobe’ (even though I do think they are a wonderful idea!) is just not…
What exactly are antioxidants? Before discussing antioxidants, first you have to understand oxidants. We are constantly bombarded by negative elements, from pollution to chemicals to UV rays from the sun. These negative elements damage our cells. Even our own bodies produce stress hormones and toxic chemical reactions that weaken the molecules in our cells by…
If you struggle with a good night’s sleep at night, you’re not alone. 35% of adults experience some sort of sleep problem. I’m thrown into that bucket too. Today I’ll share 20 ways to help us sleep better. Lately, I’ve been accepting that I can make it work with an irregular sleep pattern, as long…
Several years ago, I wrote a post about emotions and how it’s okay to have them. I believe that it’s important to have them, they’re there for a specific reason. They are a very important part of our healing process. They act as a guide. Throwback Thoughts about Emotions I take pride in being the…
Just like in real life, boundaries must be set in the cyber world. Even more so on social media in my opinion. So today we’re going to chat some of the best ways to set boundaries on social media. Boundaries are meant to keep you safe. These are meant to keep you safe in many…
So I’ll start out with that LoveBlog is my favorite time of the year in the blogging world…like for reals!!! With being kind of off the wagon with my blogging for the last several months, this couldn’t be a better time to jump back in. LoveBlog is a great way to connect with your readers…
You know all that added sugar you’re consuming isn’t good for you. How would you like to stop eating it and change your diet in less than a week? Best of all, how would you like to stop craving candy and sweets and eat healthy, real food instead? You can do it by following this…
By Ilka Elise at ilkaeliseb.com I like my home to be neat and clutter free. But over a year even my house piles up some stuff I actually don’t need in my life or things that are nearly used up. So for a fresh start in a new year, I like to use up and…
Social anxiety is a painful experience. Being short of breath, sweaty, and fearful is no fun. Knowing your triggers can help reduce anxiety and activate a game plan to get yourself through an event with as little discomfort as possible, but sometimes being social is unavoidable. Here are some pro tips for being social when…
