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…
Let’s have some real talk here. Introverts are misunderstood in so many ways. An introvert is often confused with someone who is shy or has social anxiety. That’s not the case folks. Actually, a lot of introverts can appear fairly extroverted. Many of the introverts I know (including myself) are pretty outspoken and appear very…
Author: Sarah Miles The cold winter weather can play havoc on our bodies – leaving our skin and body dry and dehydrated, and looking very dull and lifeless. It is even more important at this time of year to keep well hydrated, so check out these top tips below to help keep up your hydration…
Life can be tough. It can be complex, and sometimes the people that you encounter can be challenging to communicate with. But even in moments of frustration, kindness will always prevail. How to be Kind Even in Tough Situations: 1.) Take a deep breath before you respond. Use the breath to slow your words, control…
Women throughout the ages have shared anti-aging advice with each other. From secret recipes for facial creams and lotions to brushing your hair 100 strokes, every culture has some special advice to share and pass down. For skin care and to prevent or reduce wrinkles, most cultures take advantage of the natural ingredients in the…
Just the thought of clean eating is appealing to me. Some refer to it as a diet but it’s not, it’s a lifestyle. It’s a way of choosing foods. What is Clean Eating? Clean eating focuses on eating mostly natural and unprocessed foods. The focus with a clean diet is on fruits, vegetables, meats, and…
What is bone broth? Have you heard of bone broth? Maybe you’ve heard it mentioned but aren’t quite sure what it is. Or why it is so highly praised by many. Bone broth is simply a liquid obtained from boiling bones from chicken, turkey, pork or beef in water. The biggest difference between bone broth…
There is nothing more gratifying than living a life that is free from guilt. Living an optimal life emotionally is rewarding and filled with more joy. The easiest way to live a guilt-free lifestyle is through mastering communication skills. We are all going to mess up. It’s always a learning process. Sometimes we just do…
Essential oils have been used medicinally throughout history. The earliest known mention being around 1188 A.D. Did you know they used to use Myrrh to stop bleeding of injured soldiers on the battlefields? Evidence of the use of Myrrh and Frankincense dates back over 5000 years! Today essential oils are used as a non-invasive alternative…
