Being in mindful contact with nature is a powerful reminder that beauty is everywhere — shining forth from every little flower and patient tree, from the light dancing on the water’s surface, from the celestial celebration in the night sky. To relieve stress and come back down to earth, try this nature mindfulness walk. It’s a breath of fresh air.

If you’ve ever trusted in the power of a good strong drink to get you to sleep, I have something else for you to try tonight. When you're ready to hit the hay, try these nighttime affirmations. Why? Because words carry energy — the kind that can either keep you up spinning your wheels, or help you sleep like a rock. Also: you deserve to rest.

Your body is incredible. It gives you the means to experience what it’s like to be conscious and alive on earth. And sometimes that hurts. If you’re dealing with chronic pain or a recent injury, use these affirmations. They’ll support whatever else you’re doing to heal.

A bath can be, well, a bath. Or, it can be a bath ritual. The difference is in the way you feel about it. In the way it makes you feel. If by Tuesday it's already been a long week, try this easy at-home ritual tonight. You'll feel so. much. better.

Healing takes time (and effort). Living takes time (and a lot of energy). A heart that's always listening and a mind that's always learning gets tired. And when you're tired, you need to rest — makes sense, right? Read these quotes about rest if it’s been a while since you’ve given yourself that break.

Ever (or often) wonder how to live a happy life or an even happier life? There’s this awesome interview you need to listen to. Or at least read about. There really are science-backed ways to be happy that we can ALL learn from. Cheers to that!

Each new year is a chance for something different, something better, but that only rings true if you believe in restoration. This is my end of year review, here to inspire hope in you, a great tool for healing with purpose, intention, and trust in the process of all things.

If you want to contribute yourself to the world in a meaningful way, nourishing yourself is NOT an option: it’s a necessity. That’s why you’re here. That’s also why I’m sharing the NEW self-care books written by yours truly. This is your reminder to be a friend to yourself. You are healing. You are powerful.

Giving the perfect gift and seeing that look of pure gratitude on someone’s face is one of the greatest feelings. Finding the perfect gift is another story. To help you make this holiday season more joyful and less stressful, here’s my 2018 gift guide for self-help fans, friends & family!

Sometimes the best thing you can do is not analyze or obsess over the details of “how” and “why” and, instead, let yourself be: nothing more, nothing less. Real rest breathes space into your life so that you can work better, play better, think better, and love better. (You need it.)