caregivers inspiration

Self-Care that costs zero out of pocket expense

We are blessed to live in an age where the importance of self-care and self-love are well recognized. A luxurious facial or massage sounds absolutely heavenly but it's not likely we would indulge in either weekly, let alone daily.I like…
Amanda Stansfield

Soul share. Checking in…

How are you doing? I mean how are you REALLY doing? We are into week 3 of homeschooling and i'll admit I still don't have it down... perfectly. But hey, there is no perfect right?Life might feel a little crazy right now, it does for me and…
Amanda Stansfield

Stress Relief Guide, and a sneak peak into our “retreat style” living

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 Our world has been completely turned upside down. As a community we’ve been told to stay home for our safety. School’s are closed and “work from home” is the new normal. What is happening in our world is scary and the fear…
Amanda Stansfield

Monday Motivation: my 60 ways to be thankful

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Being thankful is so much more than saying thank you for the food on your plate or being grateful for having a roof over your head. Practicing gratitude is a mindset and most importantly a lifestyle. It's a feeling of appreciation for what comes…
ChampagneYogi

Make Time For You

While panic and fear are the dominant emotions in our world at this time, you might be feeling isolated, uncertain and confused.  You might be thinking you don't have enough time to think of yourself and if this is the case, I promise you,…
Amanda Stansfield

Monday Motivation: Confidence

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If you are waiting for confidence to come tap you on the shoulder, and tell you she is ready to party, you are going to be waiting a LONG time my love.We all have 2 voices inside our head. One is more like the class bully who tells you that…
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Why I journal (and so should you)

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Journaling is a powerful tool you can use anytime you are in need of a little self-love. It's how I start and end my day. It's been a huge part of my healing process and has radically transformed my mental health. It can help you too.First…
ChampagneYogi

Monday Motivation: Transformation

Spring always feels transformative to me. There are physical changes happening everywhere outdoors. Here in Seattle our skies are bluer, and even though it's still fairly chilly the sun is more present. Vibrant colorful flowers are popping out…
AmandaChampagneYogi

How I prioritize recovery in the morning…

This is a very personal and heart-felt post as it describes how I prioritize my recovery after Stella has spiraled out of her major seizure episodes.As a caregiver to a special needs young adult (gosh, it's actually mind boggling to think…