In a previous post I discussed how I refrained from using my smartphone in the morning to stay focused. Well, since then, I have gone back to checking it sometimes in the morning. That, and, I often go on my laptop to send an email or write a blog post. Yesterday I edited a work … Continue reading Keeping Technology Out of My Morning Part 2
Author: Gila Daman
Latest release: Inner Piece: Decluttering a Soul. Also by Gila: Pandemic Poetry, She Pooped, I'm Pooped!: Motherhood Year One, First Comes Self-Love, Then Comes Marriage, and The Roadmap Ends Here: Entering Adulthood.
Healing Powers of Nature; Put Your Phone Down and Go Outside!
I spent more time outdoors than usual today since the weather was sunny and warm. At the end of the day I felt much lighter than usual. Almost giddy. And I had the following thought: It used to be that people spent A LOT more time outdoors. Now we are often cramped up indoors, add … Continue reading Healing Powers of Nature; Put Your Phone Down and Go Outside!
Cell Phone Cleanse
This past week I had a wake up call with regards to my cell phone usage. First my 14 month old daughter needed me while I was responding to an "urgent" text. Then, later that evening, I went on Facebook to post some photos of said precious daughter and it led to a moment of … Continue reading Cell Phone Cleanse
Embodying the Experience of a Relative Visiting My Toddler Daughter
This past weekend my brother visited us. The week prior my mom did. It was so great to see them spend time with my spunky 14-month-old daughter. This morning as I played with her, I imagined what it is like to play with an adorable toddler for 1 hour, as opposed to being in charge … Continue reading Embodying the Experience of a Relative Visiting My Toddler Daughter
The Impact of Facial Recognition on My Self-Image
Recently I've met two people who cannot remember a person's face after they meet them—one of them said she had full-blown prosopagnosia. This led me to two thoughts: 1-What a blessing it is to recognize people's faces. I usually take this for granted, but speaking with these people reminds me not to. 2-My life would … Continue reading The Impact of Facial Recognition on My Self-Image
Finding Your Posse
When I was growing up, I was always more interested in people than my peers were. I wanted to know about people's lives, to support them. I felt weird because no one else seemed to be that way. "There must be something wrong with me," I thought. Then in college I met a girl who … Continue reading Finding Your Posse
Foundations of a Healthy Romantic Relationship
Last week a co-worker of mine expressed how valuable my role as a baby room teacher is. She said that by providing the babies with love and nurturing I am providing them with a foundation for healthy relationships in the future. In a previous post, I wrote about how I am grateful to provide nurturing … Continue reading Foundations of a Healthy Romantic Relationship
Seeking Stability in Insecure Times
There are a lot of benefits to exercise: healthy weight, lower blood pressure, help prevent disease, the list goes on. Another reason I like exercising, particularly doing Pilates and yoga, is that feeling strong makes me feel confident. My strengthened core gives feedback to my brain that I am strong, capable, empowered. When my father … Continue reading Seeking Stability in Insecure Times
Seeking Self-Care: Balancing Our Children’s Needs with Our Needs
This afternoon I spent my lunch break taking my daughter to the doctor for a sick visit. I was grateful that the doctor could fit her in at the time I requested. When I returned, my co-teacher asked me how she was doing. I was grateful that she cared about my daughter—her former "student"—but I … Continue reading Seeking Self-Care: Balancing Our Children’s Needs with Our Needs
Run, Pray, Blog
"Consistent practices yield creative episodes that wouldn't have otherwise occurred had one not been doing them consistently." This was an idea I thought of when I was 19. I wrote it down following a jog I had taken that evening. I realized that while not every jog would be invigorating and amazing, by jogging regularly … Continue reading Run, Pray, Blog
Mindful Nuggets 