This quote beautifully reminds us that self-love is the foundation for transformation. When we nurture our mind, body, and spirit with kindness and care, our energy shifts — and everything around us begins to reflect that. True wellness starts from within, and as we honor ourselves, we create space for deeper balance, beauty, and connection in our lives. Here are some simple steps if your just beginning. We are all in our journey and at different stages . Let’s not compare ourselves to each other as we are all unique. Mirror kindness • Stand in front of a mirror, look into your own eyes, and say one kind sentence to yourself (for example: “You are doing your best, and that is enough”). • Do this once a day, even if it feels awkward; over time it softens self-criticism and builds acceptance. 2. Three things I like • Take a notebook and list three things you like about yourself (qualities, not just looks). • Repeat this a few times a week to gently retrain your mind to notice your strengths instead of your flaws. 3. Love-letter journaling • Write a short “love letter” to yourself, as if you were your own supportive friend. • Include appreciation, encouragement, and compassion for what you’ve been through and who you are becoming. 4. Mini self-care pause • Schedule just 5–10 minutes a day for something that feels nourishing: stretching, breathing, tea, a song you love, or sitting in silence. • Treat this time as non-negotiable, a small daily act of honoring your own worth. 5. Gentle affirmation practice • Choose one simple affirmation, like “I am learning to love myself,” and repeat it slowly several times in the morning and at night. • You can also write it on a sticky note where you’ll see it often, letting it replace some of your old critical thoughts.

There is a growing trend of people declining to touch receipts after learning about what they are coated with and how it transfers through the skin. Many thermal paper receipts are coated with bisphenol A (BPA) or bisphenol S (BPS), chemicals used for heat-activated printing. These can be absorbed through the skin, raising health concerns like endocrine disruption. Some people avoid handling them for this reason. Has anyone else heard about this?

This aggressive perennial colonizes disturbed areas, forest edges, riverbanks, and nitrogen-rich soils, often forming dense, impenetrable patches. Its serrated, heart-shaped leaves grow in opposite pairs along square stems, and the entire plant is covered with tiny hollow hairs that inject a painful, stinging compound on contact. Just brushing against it causes an immediate burning sensation that can last for hours. Most people give this plant a wide berth and curse it as a painful nuisance, yet this same "weed" is one of the most nutritious and medicinally valuable plants on earth, prized by herbalists for thousands of years. ✨ Traditional Uses: • Young spring shoots have been cooked (cooking neutralizes the sting) as an incredibly nutrient-dense wild green, rich in iron, calcium, and vitamins. • Folk healers have brewed the dried leaves into teas to support seasonal allergies, acting as a natural antihistamine. • Traditionally used as a powerful spring tonic to "build the blood" and restore vitality after winter. • Applied topically (carefully!) or in liniments to ease arthritis pain and improve circulation to sore joints. ✨ DIY Folk Remedy Recipe: Nourishing Spring Tonic Tea Gather young leaves wearing gloves (or use dried from a trusted source). Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1-2 teaspoons of dried leaves. Cover and steep for 10-15 minutes, then strain. Drink 1-3 cups daily as a mineral-rich, allergy-supporting tonic. This earthy, slightly grassy tea has been a cornerstone of traditional spring cleansing for generations. 👇 Drop your guess in the comments, who knows this "weed"?

These turn out super fudgy with crinkly tops—no cottage cheese taste! Ingredients (for an 8x8 pan, about 9-12 brownies): • 1 cup full-fat or 4% cottage cheese (blends creamier and boosts protein) • 1/2 cup almond butter (or any nut/seed butter) • 1/2 cup sugar or sweetener (like maple syrup, honey, coconut sugar or sugar-free alternative) • 1/3-1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed for richer flavor) Optional add-ins: Chocolate chips for extra gooeyness, chopped nuts like almonds. Instructions: • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper. • Blend cottage cheese until smooth (no curds left). • Mix in almond butter, sugar, and cocoa powder until combined. • Fold in chocolate chips if using. • Spread into pan and bake 20-25 minutes (center should be slightly gooey). • Cool completely (chill for best fudginess), then slice.

The truth is, flipping the calendar doesn’t flip your life — your habits do. If you carry the same routines, reactions, and excuses into a new year, it simply becomes another year, not a new one. Change begins with awareness, choice, and courage — the courage to break cycles, to try again, and to build systems that support your best self. Take a holistic approach this year. Nourish your body with movement and good food, feed your mind with positivity, and guard your peace fiercely. The transformation you seek is waiting on the other side of consistent, intentional action. This is your moment to realign — to not just live the year, We are doing it at a good pace and one day at a time. We Cannot do it all in one day ! We have awesome resources here ! Have a great week !