Financial Literacy as a Beauty Regimen?
No one talks about how our physical health is tied to our financial health or how affluence makes a desired physical aesthetic accessible. The correlation between material wealth and wellness, let alone attractiveness, is clear. Financial literacy goes beyond just managing budgets and investments. It is a comprehensive approach to overall well-being that extends to […]
Isolation Vs. Me Time : Solitude Wellness Benefits
Wellness consists of a healthy balance of time spent in the community and solitude. To determine my wellness, I’m currently forensically analyzing the percentage of time I spend with the community compared to myself. I define balance by answering this question: How much am I growing in love with God, others, and myself by doing […]
3 Self-Care Tips for a Stressless Holiday Season
Here at ANNIKA PURE, we’re all about self-care. So, no matter how much fun you plan to have with family and friends this holiday season, taking care of yourself is essential, too. Take time to recharge and reset to be at your best. No one benefits when you’re running on empty. Your relationships suffer; your […]
Indoor Plants (Plants for Beginners)
Houseplants can improve indoor air quality, leaving rooms smelling purer and fresher. NASA says they effectively filter potentially harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs) — such as benzene, formaldehyde, and xylene — from the air. Whether you’re a first-time plant parent or someone who travels a lot, it’s possible to find low-maintenance indoor plants that don’t […]
Be Whole with Holistic Habits : 8 Types of Self-Care
Transformative self-care is approached holistically. It isn’t exclusively tethered to skincare routines and steamy hot showers and baths (we shamelessly promote our shower steamers). It includes 8 dimensions, touching every aspect of our lives, including physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, social, and financial. Physical: The popular idiom “you are what you eat” highlights the […]
House care is Healthcare: benefits of ‘clean’ living
Calm, cool, and collected. That’s the phrase I’d like to be used if my home was eulogized. The environment we inhabit significantly impacts our mental and physical health. It’s true! That’s why keeping our homes clean and tidy is so important. Whether you live in a bedroom, an apartment, or a house, there are many […]