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Six Thoughts on Self Care
“Love yourself first, and everything else falls in line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.” — Lucille Ball
“Talk to yourself like you would to someone you love.” — Brené Brown
Super Snack!
Here’s an action-packed blast of nutritious energy to bolster you during the day. It’s my favorite go-to! Fast, easy, filling, delicious.
Hello, Logo!
What’s behind our logo?
Logos come with many meanings, some subtle and subliminal, some overt and obvious. Often these meanings are overlooked at first glance, but still resonate emotionally.
Self Care with Massage Balls
Massage balls are a great way to prevent injuries, promote circulation, and break up adhesions. I highly recommend them and find them especially useful in areas that are hard to stretch like the hips, forearms, shoulders, and feet.
Snippets of Summer
Summer evokes images of longer days, endless nights, and the stress of regular life melting away like an ice cream cone. Or it calls to mind unremitting heat, humidity, and the drone of dripping air conditioner units from every available NYC window.
Houseplants Keep You Healthy!
Potted plants, in addition to being aesthetically pleasing, have been shown to clean and purify air in an indoor setting– and for New Yorkers, fresh air is hard to come by! In 1989, NASA conducted a groundbreaking study on the air-filtering capacity of common indoor plants, compiling a list of species that filter toxins such as formaldehyde, ammonia, benzenes, and more.
Classic Summertime Traditions
Time to beat the heat with some hydration. Of course, hydration comes in many forms, with water being the very best, but not necessarily the most fun. My kids, aged six and four, have eagerly wanted to try a lemonade stand. As they are both are a bit shy, I was excited for them to have the opportunity to put themselves out there!
Healthy Air Travel
Traveling by air can be both stressful and exhausting. When preparing for a short or long flight, there are a few preventative measures to ensure healthier, safer, happier, and less stressful travels.
Code for Living: A Healthy Reminder
Reminders are really productive, especially when it comes to interacting with other people and the world around us. More and more there seems to be a general disconnect, rather than being present and conscious of all that surrounds us on a daily basis. I’m very drawn to this Code for Living that came home from PS 29 with my six-year old.
Music in the Neighborhood
When it comes to music, our corner of Brooklyn has so much to offer. From classical to jazz, country to electronic, there’s something for everyone. In my time working at Element in Carroll Gardens and living in Cobble Hill, I have been amazed at the number of places where you can see incredible live performances within walking distance, or just a couple stops away! Here is a short guide to some of neighborhood favorites:
The Joy of Summer
At last! For families with school-aged kids, summer vacation is finally here. For these children, the school year creeps along slowly until glorious summertime. Yet for adults, time just blows by like a swift wind. Treasure it, savor it. Embrace each and every precious moment, relax and enjoy the special golden season.
Body Scan Meditation
A body scan meditation can calm and focus the mind while relaxing the body. It is great to do any time during the day. Personally, I like to do a body scan during my work day, if I start feeling scattered. It’s like hitting a reset button. It’s also great practice for body awareness. Taking time out of your day and focusing on each and every area of your body, part by part, helps to release tension, emotions, stiffness, and shifts the thinking patterns into more positivity. Remember to not make any judgments while scanning your body, just observe.