The eight dimensions of wellness are part of a model created by The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, also known as SAMHSA, and this model or guide offers a broad approach for things we can do—at our own pace, in our own time, and within our own abilities—that can help us feel better and live longer.
Read MoreSome people are really into movies, others are really into books. I’ve always been really into music and the art of lyricism and rhythms. I always found it fascinating how quickly music could transport me to different places, or resonate with me in a way that made me think the creator must have known me somehow because the lyrics were too spot on. I wondered if the connection had any science behind it or not.
Read MoreWay back at the top of the year, I mentioned writing a post about how the energy of your home plays into self care. I was going to save this for January, but it felt like more fitting as an “entering a new decade” kind of post. Why not get the energy of your home right as you prepare for 2020?
Read MoreIn part 2 of the financial self care series, I share my favorite apps and mechanisms for saving money and spending more responsibly.
Read MoreIn this post, I’m sharing a little background on my financial habits, talking about how financial wellness is a form of self care, and giving you some tips to help you make your money work for you instead of the other way around.
Read MoreThis is the sixth installment of the ABK Quick Reads series! These posts are for the busy millennial in mind, designed to be read from top to bottom in 5 minutes or less. Read more about how Kayla plans to force stillness in her life in order to reach her greatest potential in 2019.
Read MoreI think we live in a world where we are groomed for purpose from the moment we enter it. I think most parents (good parents anyway) focus on raising their kids to be educated citizens with moral compasses so that they can eventually leave the nest be productive adult members of society. They feed you, clothe you…
Read MoreThis post is the second installment of ABK Quick Reads, a series of posts designed to be read from top to bottom in 5 minutes or less. In today’s day and age, it’s hard to find time to eat and sleep, much less read. So in an effort to educate efficiently, these can be read on the subway, during your lunch break, or even a bathroom break!
Read MoreI’ve wanted to write a post on this topic for a long time, but I’ve avoided it because for the longest, I didn’t even really understand how I dealt with grief. I thought to myself, how can you help other people understand how they grieve if you can’t even do that for yourself?
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