Posts on other areas to live a meaningful life.
The Importance of Struggling and the Mantra I Swear By
If you’re struggling right now in life, this post was meant for you. If you’re trying to make a change and feeling discouraged by obstacles and setbacks, you’re in the right spot. And if you’re feeling overwhelmed, ready to throw in the towel, I’m talking directly to you today. …
Suicide in the News: What to Know and How to Cope
Content warning. This post talks about suicide, which may be triggering to some. In the last week, the topic of suicide has been center stage, following the death of several public and beloved people. There’s been an outpouring of shock, sadness, and confusion, as people work to make sense …
The Peony and the Ant: A Life Lesson for Us All
Five years ago, Matt and I bought our house. While buying a fixer upper sounded fun at the time, it turned out to be a bigger project than either of us ever imagined. Early on in our renovations, neighbors poked their head around, likely wondering who was crazy enough to …
Love Entertaining? A Minimalist Mantra to Keep You Sane
There are a few basic facts nearly everyone knows about me. I love what I do. I firmly believe“y’all” is a word. I’m certain Harry Potter is the greatest story ever told. And I love entertaining. Seriously. If entertaining were a sport, I’d be on the Olympic podium. And …
I Went to Paris and Came Back with This Can’t Miss Mantra
If you follow me on Instagram then you know that I just got back from ten days in France. (I know, rough life.) It was an incredible trip, filled with lots of pinch me moments and amazing memories. But I noticed something while I was there, and it prompted me …
Self-Care Isn’t What You Think
These days, it feels like we can’t go a day without hearing the word “self-care.” And while I love that mental and emotional health are starting to get their much deserved time on the stage, I can’t help but feel like something is missing in the self-care conversation. The …
Your Cell Phone is Designed to be Addicting. See Why + What You Can Do About It
If you’ve ever had someone playfully tease you about being addicted to your phone, you might have laughed it off. But here’s the thing. It’s not a complete joke. Cell phones are absolutely addicting. In fact, they’re designed to be that way. Let that sink in a bit. Cell …
How I Became a Beginner Minimalist: The Surprising Story
About a year ago, on a rainy Sunday, I found myself binge watching episodes of Tiny House Hunters on HGTV. I couldn’t tear myself away from the 300 square foot tiny homes and the incredibly passionate people that seemed intent on a life change. I watched with a combination …
5 Tips for Mindful Eating + Why It’s Important
If you’ve been reading Dr. Allison Answers for a while, you know that I am a big fan of mindfulness. Quick recap: mindfulness involves bringing your attention to the present moment, focusing all your attention and energy on the here and now. Mindfulness means paying attention to what is happening …
10 Scientifically Backed Ways to Get Better Sleep
Sleep is one of the most important things for your mental, physical, and emotional health, yet nearly 70 percent of Americans report struggling with sleep at least once a week. Whoa. Are you in that 70 percent? Thankfully, there is an entire field of research devoted to sleep, and …
