Tag Archives: self care

Boozy Peppermint Hot Chocolate

Posted on December 13, 2016 by msw blog

Instead of an afternoon coffee, try a walking mediation: Just walk slightly slower than your normal pace but not so slow that anyone would notice. What makes it a meditation is that you’re paying attention to the experience. As you … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY💭, Kitchen Adventures | Tagged arts and crafts, Christmas letter, Cyndie Lee, friendship, gift ideas, happy hour, holiday drinks, hot chocolate, Irish cream, mediatation, mindfulness, Peppermint Bark, peppermint schnapps, photography, reflection, self care, Starbucks, walking, White chocolate, Winter drinks | 4 Comments

DIY Aromatherapy

Posted on December 2, 2016 by msw blog

I walked into my sister’s bathroom and saw the row of essential oils and asked, “Trying something new?” She educated me on oils, and diffusers a reed diffuser is composed of a bottle or vase partially filled with aromatic oil … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY💭 | Tagged almond oil, Amazon, calm, diffuser, essential oil, mediatation, natural cleaning products, Natures' Truth, reflection, self care, serenity, stress free, Young Living | Leave a comment

Unlimited Vacation Days

Posted on August 30, 2016 by msw blog

I have never been very good about using all my vacation time. I feel guilty both about not maintaining work/life balance and for burdening my co-workers when I’m away. We’re moving to an unlimited vacation policy where we don’t have … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged adventure, back packing, beauty, burnout, day off, exploring, field trip, free, fresh air, hiking, holiday, mediatation, mother earth, mountains, national parks, outdoors, reflection, road trip ideas, scenic view, Secondary Trauma, self care, travel, vacation, vacation days, walking, Wild life, wunderlust | 10 Comments

Random soundbites of a Career Journal : Part 5

Posted on August 20, 2016 by msw blog

“Knowing Is Not Enough, We Must Apply. Willing Is Not Enough, We Must Do” -Bruce Lee “Life is a parade. Don’t watch it, join it.” “A returned smile can change everything.” “Think fast, but speak slowly” “No one ever went … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged advice, courage, daily calendar, food for thought, fortune cookie sayings, happiness, helpfulness, honesty, insight, inspiration, life, mindfulness, motivation, photography, proverbs, quotes, Reflections, resolution, self care, soundbite, wisdom | 2 Comments

Riddled with anxiety over my future : Pages of a Career Journal

Posted on August 14, 2016 by msw blog

I’m a 27-year-old teacher of remedial English at a high-needs urban high school. I’m in my second year, and this job has completely worn me out. It has been a constant barrage of disrespectful students, absent parents, zero funding, lack … Continue reading →

Posted in Career Journal, Reading | Tagged burnout, finding your passion, first job, graduate student, idioms, opportunity, prayer, self care, success, teacher, theraphy, work anxiety | 2 Comments

Tag Archives: self care

Boozy Peppermint Hot Chocolate

DIY Aromatherapy

Unlimited Vacation Days

Riddled with anxiety over my future : Pages of a Career Journal

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