Inspired – Page 3 – With Love, Aunt Megs

Meditating through a pandemic

Dear Avery, In the midst of the COVID pandemic, I’ve had the time and focus to dedicate to meditation. It can be hard for me to just sit quietly for a period of time, so I decided to go down the guided meditation route, where someone is guiding you through your breathing, your visualizations, andContinue reading “Meditating through a pandemic”

Pregnant during COVID pandemic: it takes a village, a positive mindset, and yoga pants

Dear Avery, At this very moment, our world is experiencing the COVID-19 or Coronavirus pandemic. Most of us are voluntarily quarantining ourselves, while others it is mandatory. Scary and wild times right now, so I thought it was important to document this as a woman who is a first time preggo. First and foremost, weContinue reading “Pregnant during COVID pandemic: it takes a village, a positive mindset, and yoga pants”

Thank you, next: My Marie Kondo experience

Dear Avery, I’ve been on a mission for quite a few years now: in search of The Perfect White Tee. The perfect shirt that fits you just right, isn’t somehow the most see-through thing you own, a scoop or v-neck low enough to show off a great necklace but high enough not to bring focusContinue reading “Thank you, next: My Marie Kondo experience”

2018: 12 months of Gratitude

Dear Avery, I’ve read/listened to MANY self-care books/articles/blogs/podcasts around this idea of writing down the things you are grateful for. So last year at this time, I put a daily alarm on my phone. 4pm every day = 3 things you are grateful for. Did I do it every day? Nope. But I was ableContinue reading “2018: 12 months of Gratitude”

Self-care: what it means to me

Dear Avery, In this past year, I’ve focused A LOT on myself. Learning and growing. Reflecting and accepting. Pushing boundaries and taking risks. A big part of focusing on me is self-care. To me, “Self-care” is when you take the time out for yourself to do things that ease and please your soul. The best partContinue reading “Self-care: what it means to me”