When it comes to the Mental Load women seem to carry the brunt of it in the household. Most of us put in a full days work then come home to the second shift that's often unseen. What exactly is the Mental Load? It's name implies that it's the running to-do list in my head, when in actuality it's more than just thinking about the million and one things we have to do in a day. Let's break it down. Thinking about all the practical elements of household/work responsibilities Organizing ...

Spring is here and it's time for a good old fashion scrub-down inside the body kind of clean. All month has been devoted to decluttering different aspects of your life. This week is a focus on the body. Five Tips to Declutter the Body 1. Drink More Water. Drink half your body weight in ounces of water every single day. Your body is about 70% water. Drinking more wanter is one of the easiest most fundamental things we can do. The results you'll see will surprise you! For starters, you'll ...

When was the last time you checked your pantry for outdated food? If yours is anything like mine, it's filled with boxes, bags, jars, oils, wine, and more. As Americans, we like to stock up (just in case)! You never know when you might need almond flour instead of regular flour right? What happens to that almond flour six or eight months later. Is it good indefinitely? Most REAL food isn't good six to eight months later sitting in your pantry unless we're talking canned food. So let's dive ...

Is your life a hot mess? We're taking the whole month of March to declutter the mind, the body, your life and your pantry. Catch the YouTube playlist HERE. Decluttering isn't just about cleaning the dust, it's about removing the "stuff" in your life that is no longer serving you. "Stuff" can refer to social media, relationships, and your schedule. March is a great time to take inventory of your life. What do you use and love and what has been sitting there for months/years untouched? Who ...

Spring is a great time to take stock of what's important to you. Let go of what is unwanted to make room for what is needed. It's a great time to notice all the ways you are speaking life into yourself and others and the areas that may need some improvement. Wellness with Gina is all about the MIND - BODY - BEHAVIOR connection. Within all three of those facets you can put the totality of your life. What (how) you think affects how your body reacts and recovers from stress; which in turn ...

Are you distracted? I just had this conversation with another working woman last week who says she's having trouble focusing on any given task because there are so many.  If you saw my schedule last week, you'll know that I also struggle--by my own design.  It's hardly ever choosing between a good and bad.  It' usually having to choose between a good and a good. OrAn OBLIGATION that's the interruption.  (more on that below) I think we all suffer from distractions at one ...

I first wrote this blog post smack in the middle of COVID.  Going through any hard time [physical or mental] comes back to these principles.  So if you're going through something right now and your stress levels are through the roof.....keep reading. I'm calling this Lessons Learning because I believe we are not over the hump yet and I think things might get worse before they get better. So I'm just sharing my thoughts as we go along these unchartered waters trying to navigate the ...

Happy Valentine's Day! How do you celebrate this Hallmark holiday? To be fair--we don't celebrate it at my house. We don't go out to dinner, we typically don't give each other cards or flowers. 💝 🌹 When we first got married, I remember being disappointed and thinking we must be in the minority. Just watch TV--leading up to February 14th. It looks like everyone is in love and showing it! The thing is....we should be showing it all year long. In little ways, with our words and actions, we ...

Are you still trying to motivate yourself toward your new years goals? When everyone else is coming out of the gate running on January1st I'm going to give you permission to slow down. The holidays can be exhausting. Between entertaining guests, traveling, cooking, continuing your daily to-dos like working you may be feeling depleted this month. Not to mention all the "holiday" foods we've allowed saying, "It's the holidays. I deserve this." It's too easy to get into the habit of having desert ...

What really matters when it comes to your new year's resolutions, intentions, and goals? It's not what you think! First, let me share the top three resolutions for the new year: Save more Money Exercise More Eat Healthier These three look very familiar and not surprisingly (2 out of 3) revolve around physical HEALTH. The sad fact is that by 17 January most people have let go of their resolutions. By February there's plenty of parking in that gym lot. If we want the best chance of ...