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The journey to the wedding day may be a winding one. I’m happy to share some tips and tricks along the way. I continually offer ways to strengthen your relationship, and provide additional resources & tools. Scroll on down, and click on a post that interests you. The comments are always open, and I would love to know what you think!

ZEN WEDDINGS: 5 Tips to Ease Wedding Stress

ZEN WEDDINGS: 5 Tips to Ease Wedding Stress

According to a recent survey, 40% of couples said wedding planning was “extremely stressful. And this is for a day that's supposed to be full of JOY. Well, I’d love to help you ease that wedding stress! Here are 5 things you can start doing TODAY, to be a Zen Bride or Zen Groom.

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Guest Post: The Case for Embracing Self-Care
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Guest Post: The Case for Embracing Self-Care

My life was missing a key leavening agent since the start of COVID. I’d been living devoid of FUN, especially during the cold weather.  As a recovering Type-A personality who loves being outdoors in warm weather, it was often easier to just work through winter. So, I decided to purposefully dedicate myself to HAVE MORE FUN in 2022, especially right away.

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Taking time to SLOW DOWN
Healthy Living Hope Mirlis Healthy Living Hope Mirlis

Taking time to SLOW DOWN

After a year of go, go, go, I decided it was time to be intentional and SLOW DOWN. Sure, I add a ton of Zen to my business and daily practice, but for the most part I value productivity. It's really difficult to do nothing, and I get frustrated if I don't have a list of completed to-dos at the end of the day. Does that sound like you, too?

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5 Yoga Poses to Bring Calm on Your Wedding Day
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5 Yoga Poses to Bring Calm on Your Wedding Day

It's important to take time on the morning of your wedding to calm the mind and center the body. This will allow you to release stress and better enjoy the day! Yoga is great for that. Here are 5 yoga poses that counter all of the wedding day jitters. All of them aim to release anxiety in the body and the mind. Feel free to do them by yourself, or grab your partner or some of your friends and do them together.

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How to Be a Zen Bride: BREATHE
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How to Be a Zen Bride: BREATHE

Wedding planning is stressful to most engaged couples. You’ve never done anything like it before, and there is an expectation of perfection. Many couples split the duties of planning. However, sometimes I see the bride taking on more of the responsibilities based on skill set or desire. Therefore, additional stress usually falls on the bride. You want to know how to be a Zen Bride? BREATHE.

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Giving Yourself Permission

Giving Yourself Permission

I've been reading Brené Brown's book, Dare to Lead. There are a few concepts in the book that resonate with me. However, what really speaks to me right now is Giving Yourself Permission. First off, don't get all jealous or excited about my productivity. Because I've digitally checked the book out of the library TWICE, and I am on track for having to do it a third time!

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Appreciation and the 5 Love Languages

Appreciation and the 5 Love Languages

Just as all of us were starting to shelter-at-home, Amy Shack Egan of Modern Rebel asked me to join her on Instagram Live to talk 'emotional wellness' in our current crisis. Amy posed 5 questions, but with limited time together, I was only able to offer limited responses. Two weeks ago, I wrote about Respecting Boundaries. Today, I answer the question, "What are small ways to show appreciation for your partner during this time?" However, when I think appreciation, I first think of Gary Chapman's 5 Love Languages.

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