Spiro

[spear-o]

:latin word for I Breathe

Upgrade Your Cup of Joe

Upgrade Your Cup of Joe

Not many people I come across can start their day without a rich cup of hot steamy coffee. I can personally relate on the ritualistic standpoint of it- hearing the coffee pot hiss and gurgle, sipping it slowly in the morning, enjoying the taste, wrapping your hands around a warm mug, and taking time to breathe through your to do list for the day. But if I am drinking coffee, it is decaf and that's it. Caffeine and myself don't get along too well and I am okay with that. How

"Release, Not Reverse"

"Release, Not Reverse"

Here are four simple secrets that may help you take a giant leap forward in your life by simplifying, releasing, focusing and igniting. -Stop focusing on the things that aren't working. Many times I will beat my head against the wall when I am trying to reach a goal (or anything in life really- relationships, work, etc) and it is not working. I focus on it so hard because I just don't understand why I am not producing and it get's under my skin. But what does that do? Not

Mason Jar Surprise!

Mason Jar Surprise!

In no way can I take credit for this idea- I actually saw it on Facebook (gosh, where else?!) and I absolutely thought it was lovely- especially because Valentine's Day is this week! If you have a hard time giving back to yourself, feeling put together, ticking things off your random to-do list, or just enjoying the little things in life, I highly suggest you take this idea and run with it! Count how many weeks there are left in the year. Cut up that many pieces of paper an

Feeling Tired? Ways To Prevent or Reverse Adrenal Fatigue

Feeling Tired? Ways To Prevent or Reverse Adrenal Fatigue

Adrenal fatigue is a collection of signs and symptoms that rear their ugly head when your adrenal glands function below their necessary levels. While adrenal fatigue is most commonly associated with intense stress, it can also arise during or after infections (especially respiratory infections such as the flu, bronchitis or pneumonia). While you may look and act relatively normal with adrenal fatigue (although you may possibly have a blueish/purplish hue under your eyes or

Having Trouble Reaching Your Goals? This is a must read!

Having Trouble Reaching Your Goals? This is a must read!

I love love love seeking out more wisdom, therefore I listen to podcasts, attend seminars, and read books whenever I can. At a recent seminar, the motivational speaker asked the crowd this question... "Raise your hand if you are a personal development junkie! Keep your hand up. Now out of everyone who has their hand up, how many of you actually apply to your life the lessons, quotes and advice you read or hear?" 70% of the hands go down. Honest bunch that was... As a persona

Some Of My Favorite (Pregnancy) Things

Some Of My Favorite (Pregnancy) Things

I personally did not need much to get me through my first 16-ish weeks of my pregnancy besides food, ginger chews and water! I am thinking many can relate. Once that changing body truly hits though... I was on the hunt for things that made my life easier and more comfortable. One person that helped me out greatly was my best friend in Washington who just had her baby. I heard a knock on my doorstep one day and a 20lb box of all her favs were in there- new and lovingly use

A Different Vow of Self Love

A Different Vow of Self Love

"I am afraid you may have Interstitial Cystitis and Vestibular Vulvodynia." Pause. "Honey, I need you to urinate in this cup to see if there is any blood in your urine." I was 23 years old sitting on the OBGYN table by myself with my doctor staring at me holding out a cup and declaring my diagnosis after hearing the list of complications I was suffering from on an almost daily basis. The only problem was as soon as I heard the word "interstitial," her voice turned into Charl

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