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25 Things I've Learned in 25 Years

I'm turning 26 in a few days, and I wanted to share some of the nuggets of wisdom I've picked up along the way in my first quarter century of life!

I'm turning 26 in a few days, and I wanted to share some of the nuggets of wisdom I've picked up along the way in my first quarter century of life!

25 Things I've Learned in 25 Years // Plant Based Bride

You can watch the video here or on YouTube!

I would love to hear some of the life lessons you've learned in the comments below!  Let's all share our life advice, self-love tricks, and generally the things we've learned with one another so we can avoid pitfalls and find our way :)

Links mentioned:

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Video on Intersectionality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVtEKyOhH3s

Blog Post on Intersectionality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVtEKyOhH3s

Until next time,

xo Elizabeth

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#SelfCareSaturday Episode Two: Sleep

Welcome back to #SelfCareSaturday!  This is episode two of my biweekly series that focuses on making self-care a daily habit.  Missed last week's episode?  Watch it here!  

I learned so much from the research I did over the past two weeks and share some of my insights in the video.  I'm also excited to tackle one of the most important aspects of self-care in this week's episode: sleep!

Welcome back to #SelfCareSaturday!  This is episode two of my biweekly series that focuses on making self-care a daily habit.  Missed last week's episode?  Watch it here!  

I learned so much from the research I did over the past two weeks and share some of my insights in the video.  I'm also excited to tackle one of the most important aspects of self-care in this week's episode: sleep!

#SelfCareSaturday Episode Two: Sleep // How to get a better night's sleep. // Plant Based Bride

Why is sleep important?  Sleep is the time for our bodies and minds to recover from our stressful lives.  Lack of sleep or poor quality sleep can worsen the symptoms of depression and anxiety, and even be a factor in developing them in the first place.

Let's look at ten ways to improve our sleep and show ourselves some much-needed TLC!

As always, watch the video here or on YouTube and don't forget to subscribe!

10 Tips For Sleeping Better

  1. Avoid caffeine in the 6 hours before bed.
  2. Make your bedroom a sleep inducing environment.
  3. Create a pre-sleep routine.
  4. Don't force yourself to sleep.
  5. Utilize sunlight in the morning.
  6. Set a sleep schedule.
  7. Avoid naps.
  8. Don't eat within two hours of going to sleep.
  9. Exercise in the morning.
  10. Don't be too hard on yourself.

Get more details about each of these tips in the video above!

What are your favourite tips for a better night's sleep?  Let us know in the comments!

Until next time,

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#SelfCareSaturday Episode One: My Mental Health Story

Welcome to the first episode of my new series: #SelfCareSaturday.  Self-care is such an important thing to prioritize in life for all around well-being, and I'm making a commitment to do just that.  Whether you struggle with mental illness as I have and continue to, are an activist experiencing burnout, or just want to take care of yourself, I hope this series can inspire you to put yourself first.

Welcome to the first episode of my new series: #SelfCareSaturday.  Self-care is such an important thing to prioritize in life for all around well-being, and I'm making a commitment to do just that.  Whether you struggle with mental illness as I have and continue to, are an activist experiencing burnout, or just want to take care of yourself, I hope this series can inspire you to put yourself first.

#SelfCareSaturday Episode One: My Mental Health Story // Plant Based Bride

Who needs self-care?  Everyone.

Why do I need self-care?  Let's get into it.

Watch the video here or on YouTube, and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss new episodes of #SelfCareSaturday every other Saturday!

Every other Saturday I will cover an aspect of self-care: what it is, why it's important, links and resources, and how I'll be incorporating it into my life.

After two weeks of practicing it daily, making it a habit, I'll check in with an update and introduce the next part of my self-care plan.

This week is all about getting educated.  Check out the links below for a place to start, go download the FREE workbook that goes along with this series, and see you in episode two!

Until next time,

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