January always feels like a chance to reset, refresh, and refocus on the things that really matter.

You might be looking for ways to take better care of yourself, find more joy, or just bring mindful intention to your days, so I've pulled together some of my personal favorite resources to help you start strong, take a look...

Break Free from Doom-Scrolling

We've all been there: scrolling through social media or news feeds, hoping to feel entertained, but ending up emotionally drained.

If you’re ready for a healthier alternative, check out The Useless Web. It’s a silly, fun website that takes you to random, lighthearted sites. Perfect for a quick break without the emotional overwhelm.

Or if you want a calming game to play on your phone, Redecor is a relaxing decorating game that's free to play and feels as easy as coloring.

I love this link from The Useless Web: StaggeringBeauty.com

For the Bookworms

Reading can be such a powerful way to spark change and growth. If one of your intentions is to read more this year, here are a few books that I cherish and that have deeply inspired me - some of them are so loved that I read them many times over:

Effects of Trauma

• What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo - Her parents abused and abandoned her, then her past continued to threaten her health, relationships, and career. So she set out to heal herself.
• The Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté, MD - Explains how neglecting the roles that trauma and stress, and the pressures of modern-day living, exert on our bodies and our minds comes at the expense of good health. 

Healing Energy

• The Emotion Code by Dr. Bradley Nelson - A fascinating look into your body, your subconscious mind, and the emotional energies that literally inhabit your body. 
• Energy Medicine by Donna Eden - An uncomplicated guide that invites understanding of your body's energy systems to promote healing. Practices are included to work with your energy.

Spiritual Expansion

• The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho - A story filled with magic, mysticism, wisdom and wonder with an inspiring tale of self-discovery. My favorite version is narrated by Jeremy Irons.
• You Are a Goddess by Sophie Bashford - Explores how goddess consciousness is a life force that flows within you. The intention is to connect you with divine feminine energy.

Good Stories

• Grayson by Lynne Cox - A moving memoir about a lost baby gray whale that Cox encountered when she was 17. Her experience paints spectacular images of undersea life and adventure.
• Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen - A lovely work of fiction that tells the story of an enchanted tree and the extraordinary people who tend it.
  

Not sure where to start? Pick the one that calls out to you most and give yourself permission to read at your own pace. Even a page a day counts!

Make Space for Self-Care

Sometimes, the hardest part of self-care is knowing where to start. That’s why I wanted to create The Healing Project Planner—a tool designed to help you gently organize your days while keeping self-care and healing front and center.

When I was going through a transformational time in my own healing process, I found that having a tool to guide my days helped me stay grounded and hopeful, even on the tough ones. That’s why I poured my heart into creating a planner that could do the same for others.

If this sounds like something you’d want to have in your life, you can learn more about The Healing Project Planner here, or head straight to Amazon to check it out. It’s available now, and I’d love to share it with you.

Fuel Your Mind with Positivity

Sometimes, we tend to focus on what we put into our bodies, but neglect what we feed our minds. Here are some inspiring websites, apps, and videos to bring a little extra light into your day:

• Insight Timer – A free app with thousands of guided meditations to help you unwind.
• Lotus Tarot  - Great free online readings - my favorite for finding good insight and guidance with the ability to rate your reading.
• Mindful Productivity Podcast - Sarah Steckler  is on a journey to balance mindfulness and productivity. She shares candidly about her mental health journey and offers practical and thoughtful perspectives.
• Man Enough Podcast - Offers a healing perspective from men's point of view that anyone on a healing journey can benefit from hearing. Women's voices are well-represented here too.
• Abraham Hicks Universe – A fan channel for Esther 'Abraham' Hicks that creates animated videos over audio segments of Abraham's live events. It's all about manifesting and energy.
  
• In Dreams  - An animation of Edie Art's artwork who fell in love with the song by Jai Jagadeesh in a kundalini yoga class and made this video.

Add a Little Movement to Your Day

Movement doesn’t have to mean hitting the gym for hours. It can be as simple as a 10-minute stretch, a quick walk, or even a dance party in your living room. Here are a few videos and channels that make moving your body fun and accessible:

• Eden Energy Medicine - Donna Eden and her family share secrets to energy work.
• The Fitness Marshall – Easy, high-energy dance workouts to your favorite pop songs with a fun style.
• Satvic Yoga – Gentle, welcoming yoga practices for every level.
• Yoga Spot – If you're ever in Northwestern Pennsylvania, drop-in for an in-person class with me.

Pick one and give it a try—you might just find your new favorite way to move!

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