Di Hickman

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National day of unplugging 2022 – 24 hour offline detox

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Do you ever sit down on your laptop "just to check something" then find yourself still there 2 hours later? Constantly feeling like everyone is always on their phone? You're not alone. Research is showing that we are spending more and more time on technology, and specifically screens and it's impacting our health. Mentally and physically. This is why I am joining the cause and signing up for a National day of Unplugging 2022. If you can’t view the embedded video above, you can view …

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PKD keto diet – 18 month update and Q&A

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Last year I created a couple of posts about my experience with intermittent fasting, polysystic kidney disease and my plan to try the vegan keto diet. Since then I've gotten a TON of questions on those posts and videos. While I tried to reply to as many comments as possible, it was clear that there was a lot of information dotted around video and blog comments. So I decided it was time to collate everything in one area. So this is my PKD keto diet update. Did it help my increase my GFR? Reduce …

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2020 vision board results – manifesting consistency

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Each year, instead of resolutions, I choose one word to guide me through the year. For 2020, my word was consistency. As I did a post at the beginning of this experience, I figured I'd do an update on my 2020 vision board results and how I manifested consistency. Disclosure: Links in this post may be affiliate links. This one-word principle is something I've been doing since 2007. Words are powerful, and having one word to encompass your year rather than goals makes things so much …

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How often should I do yoga? Can I do yoga everyday?

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In the West we often think of yoga as the physical practice of yoga. The asana, or poses. When in fact this is just one portion of a yoga practice. So when discussing the question of "how often should I do yoga" or "can I do yoga every day"? people are really asking "How often should I get on my mat and do a physical yoga practice"? Because true yoga practice is constant, it should be with each living breath, thought, spoken word and action. Because yoga is a practice of life not just …

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How long should you hold a yoga pose?

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An interesting way to serve my audience and get content ideas for this website is to answer reader questions. Those left in the comments here or on YouTube or social media. One such question recently received was "How long should you hold a yoga pose?" Without trying to sound like I'm taking the easy way out, basically, there is no clear "one size fits all" answer. It's going to depend on a few factors. Which you can explore in this video, or read on to learn more. How long should you …

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Thankful Coloring Page – Free Printable for November

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Fall is a time for feeling thankful. Giving gratitude to everything we already have in our lives. As a creative yogi I figured this month's coloring page should be fall and thanks themed and so I created this thankful coloring page. If you're on my coloring page email list then you'll have received this already today (check your spam folder). But if you're already interested in coloring through the fall season then sign up below. Each month you'll receive a new coloring page, plus details …

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Free skull coloring pages printable for adults

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Since January 2020 I've been creating a printable coloring page each month, and giving it away to my email subscribers. October features my favorite holiday, Halloween! As such I decided that this month I'd create a skull coloring pages printable. You can read my previous post to discover all the benefits of coloring for adults. Basic benefits include: Reduces levels of stress & anxietyLower blood pressureIncrease mindfulness & Improve focusHelps combat depressionIncrease motor …

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How, and why, you need to invest in yourself

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During numerous interviews, Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has said that the best investment you can make is in yourself. "You are your own biggest asset. You have all kinds of potential” Buffet remarks. But, what does it mean to invest in yourself? In addition, why should we do that? And, perhaps more importantly, what does that look like? Disclaimer: Links in this post may be affiliate links. Everyone will have their own reasons for putting time, effort, energy and …

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Tales of a recovering perfectionist: The closet

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As a recovering perfectionist "perfect" is a word I've eliminated from my vocabulary. It's unobtainable. An illusion. And yet, for the majority of my life something I would strive so hard to live up to. However, just like an addict I often find myself relapsing. And, so begins the story of the closet... When lock-down started I had one major goal: To remodel our spare room into my own private yoga studio. Somewhere I could practice yoga, hold virtual classes, and create content. It seemed …

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