by Essentially You | Sep 5, 2024 | Tips
Focus On This Moment. Right Here. Right Now. Mindfulness: we hear that word a lot and we see social media posts about it constantly. What is mindfulness? The American Psychological Association defines mindfulness as the “awareness of one’s internal states and...
by Elizabeth Johannson | Nov 9, 2022 | Tips
When it comes to self-care, what kind of things come to mind? Do you engage in self-care? Are you able to define what it means to care for self? Self-care has been defined as providing adequate attention to one’s own physical and psychological wellness...
by Essentially You | Jan 24, 2019 | Tips
It’s January – in Chicago – and the forecast we hear lately is comprised of more snow, dropping temperatures, treacherous driving conditions due to icy roads, blustery winds, bitter cold, etc. Not many of us want to leave the comfort of our couches or beds...
by Essentially You | Dec 19, 2018 | Tips
What is Mindfulness you ask? It is “the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us”. Usually when I suggest to my clients to practice Mindfulness I get a...
