My Mindful Morning Routine

by Olga | Mindfulness, Stress Management

It was the lack of awareness and calmness in my mornings that really used to bother me during my years working in the child welfare field. I remember rushing from the moment I was up to the moment I arrived at the office and somehow, always making it a few minutes...

20 Ways to calm the anxious mind

by Olga | Mindfulness, Stress Management

I have compiled 20 techniques I often use for myself and with my clients. I have seen these techniques work their magic. I hope they do so with you as well. If you do try any of them, please write and let me know what you thought.

Waiting is an opportunity for growth.

by Olga | Blog, Infertility

“I love waiting” said no one EVER!! I remember the days when a short wait would make me feel impatient like nothing else. Whether it was a bit of traffic or, waiting for mail to arrive. I confess, waiting was one of my biggest annoyances, I disliked it very much. My...

5 Tips to stop overthinking

by Olga | Blog, Stress Management

A fast pace world that access technology on a 24/7 basis and that values and encourages over-doing, it is not surprisingly a world of high anxieties and over-worriers. Overthinking is a natural response to being exhausted mentally and physically. It is a side effect...

10 Positive Things to Tell Yourself When Things Are Not Ok

by Olga | Blog, Mindfulness

We all know that life isn’t supposed to always be easy and that challenges are going to be present in one way or another. At least, that’s what most of us grew up hearing our parents say. But as much as we grow up knowing those things, we often struggle...

The gifts of infertility

by Olga | Blog, Infertility

Although I didn’t always see it this way, today I can honestly say that my struggle with infertility has become a shower of gifts. Some get to have baby showers, others get to have showers of emotional gifts because there is no baby. That was definitely the case for me.

3 Ways to Make the Most Out of Rainy Days

by Olga | Blog, Happiness, Stress Management

You look out the window and it’s pouring rain on your day off. Great! No really, rainy days are great! For real! Keep reading to find out how you can make the most out of rainy days.  1. Rest Rainy days give us an excuse to stay indoors and to relax. Cozy up with a...

Maintaining Family Connections is Good for your Self-esteem

by Olga | Blog, Happiness

OHANA – “Ohana means family. And family means that no one gets forgotten or left behind” Here is something about me that probably won’t surprise you. One of the values I hold closer to my heart is the importance of family. As a born and raised South American, I had...

6 Beauty Switches You Need to Make to Help Prevent Infertility

by Olga | Blog, Infertility

After having tried multiple fertility treatments and natural ways to conceive a baby, we are still empty handed. I have been on this path for a long time now, and I find myself still looking for the next thing that I can do to increase my chances of conceiving. I am...