What Are You So Afraid Of?

Today, the word f e a r l e s s n e s s struck a chord in my heart. 

It's typically a buzzword I read and scroll by, but the theme of F E A R has been

so dominant in my life lately, that it jumped off my screen. Scared of the topic of careers coming up in casual conversation, scared of the haunting negatives in my bank account,  scared of my family and friends' and strangers' opinions, scared of not pleasing people.

Well, fear is damaging and exhausting. It's probably the lowest vibrational feeling, and at this point I'm just fed up with feeling it. Change happens when you're finally sick of your own shit, am I right?

Up Your Meditation Game with Kajio Perfumery & Aromatics

In a world where being busy is a status symbol, burnt out is the new norm, and caffeine + Adderall can be found in every household, it's no wonder we've reverted to ancient ways of chillin' the fuck out. Meditation is the new black, with celebrities swearing by it and scientists and gurus discussing the benefits on podcasts and talkshows everywhere. Calgary has certainly embraced this venerable Buddhist tradition with a modern twist! 
I'm happy to see we are realizing the importance of reducing stress + 

increasing mindfulness for the ultimate mental health benefits; 

and Kajio is making it an even more beautiful experience.

Where in YYC: The Top Ten Zen

If you live in Calgary, here are my top ten places that I feel help me unwind, improve my mental health or I just simply cannot be in a bad mood when I'm there! If you're living anywhere else in the world, I'll be sure to describe these magical places so you can find your city's versions! 

Hair Won't Grow?! My Holistic Healthy Hair Hacks!

It all started when I was fourteen, and opted for the currently trendy Victoria Beckham bob. That fateful chop resulted in my now twenty-four year old self with permanently shoulder length hair. I had surrendered to having short locks forever, but recently, I got fed up of envying every mermaid-headed goddess I cross paths with. Here's the steps I'll be taking from now on to (hopefully) gain some length; and if this is just as long as my hair can grow [i.e. you've heard of terminal length? the absolute longest your hair can grow if you simply left it, without breakage and cutting as factors] I, at the very least, want the softest + healthiest short locks around.

So, You've Decided to Give Up Coffee! Drink These Instead...

In a few conversations lately, people have brought up to me that they're giving up coffee; and they always say this with a pang of melancholy. I know it's a hard one to quit! I think a lot of people give up coffee simply because they've heard it's "bad for you" or maybe they feel truly addicted and dependent, and want to break that cycle. Whatever your reason may be, I've got some seriously delicious replacements.

My Rituals for Staying Sane

Now that you've read the supplements + foods I love for brain health,

let's talk about the lifestyle habits that keep me sane (mostly.)

My Must Haves for Staying Sane

For as much as I absolutely love brain and mental health, I have yet to write a post about my must-have supplements + foods for maintaining optimal sanity and zen.

I hope you find these tips are accessible, affordable and most of all, helpful! 

[Next post: Rituals + lifestyle for optimal sanity and zen. Stay tuned! ]