Claire Bartlett

Quick veggie patties

I like food that’s simple to make, but still delicious. I love veggie patties, but I don’t want processed frozen ones from the store and I want them to be quick. Enter these lean, green, delicious machines! Vegan, gluten free, packed with veggies and protein, and did I mention delicious? You can experiment with theContinue reading “Quick veggie patties”

How I almost missed Lady Gaga (in Vegas!) because of my boobs

Warning: there is a photo of a ruptured implant, post surgery, toward the bottom of the page. I’m an over-sharer and always have been, but I think in that there is authenticity and that’s what actually helps people, and helping people is what I’m all about! So, here’s my wellness story. I had breast augmentationContinue reading “How I almost missed Lady Gaga (in Vegas!) because of my boobs”

Wellness routine – why you should start one

Self-care has become a hot topic of late and for good reason. To function at capacity we need to be in our best mental, physical and spiritual state. A wellness routine can certainly help with that. Many of us struggle with putting ourselves first, but I promise when you do, everyone wins! CONSISTENCY IS KEYContinue reading “Wellness routine – why you should start one”

Mindful eating, blissful food

We are a busy bunch of people and sometimes that means a hurried lunch at the desk while we work, or a quick bite in the car on the way somewhere. This rushed and distracted eating practice is not ideal. Being mindful means giving our attention to what we are doing in that moment, helpingContinue reading “Mindful eating, blissful food”

Positivity challenge

I’m a fairly positive person, but sometimes it helps to really focus on being positive and seeing the awesomeness that flows from that. That’s where this positivity challenge comes in. Think of it as detoxing the cynical from your life for five days by giving human nature the benefit of the doubt and seeing theContinue reading “Positivity challenge”

Finding balance – alternate nostril breathing

Alternate nostril breathing; it sounds odd, but it’s an easy and effective breathing control practice to help bring balance back to body and mind. BENEFITS: Calms the mind Helps with anxiety Brings balance to the left and right hemispheres of the brain Brings about energetic balance and a sense of relaxation HOW TO: Make theContinue reading “Finding balance – alternate nostril breathing”

Guided emotion relief meditation

This 10-minute guided meditation will help you deal with strong emotions and bring some relaxation into your day.

Kid’s sleep meditation

CATCHING SOME ZZZ’S In our post about sleep, Katie talked about the importance of sleep for adults and how to get better quality sleep. But it is vital for kids to get good sleep too. Their little bodies release growth hormones while they sleep, in addition to cytokines, which help the body fight off infection amongContinue reading “Kid’s sleep meditation”

Mindfulness for kids

Kids are inherently mindful when they’re young. They spend hours staring at and exploring new objects as babies. But as they grow and the busy world around them demands more of their attention it can be helpful to teach them mindfulness practices to help refocus and get calm when needed. It can also help themContinue reading “Mindfulness for kids”

Breathwork – enhance your calm

Breathwork is a type of active meditation with a focus on controlling the breath. There are many kinds of breathwork practice and classes are popping up all over the place as it becomes more mainstream. Breathwork can help calm the body, ground the mind and provide a clear path for energy flow. More in-depth practiceContinue reading “Breathwork – enhance your calm”