Joy in the Meantime

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Menu Plan: January 6th

Published: January 7, 2020
Updated: February 12, 2020

Let the January Whole30 commence! Per a few suggestions from an Instagram story poll, many of you wanted some lunch ideas, as well. I have been sure to include something quick that you can either make ahead, and prepare/reheat within minutes.

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Meal Planning

Tips And Tricks For A Successful Whole30

Tips And Tricks For A Successful Whole30

Published: December 30, 2019
Updated: February 12, 2020

Simple and practical ways you ensure your Whole30 is successful. Sharing what I have learned after thirteen rounds of Whole30 (one while pregnant, and two postpartum). You’ve got this!

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26 Whole30 Snacks

26 Whole30 Snacks

Published: December 30, 2019
Updated: February 12, 2020

To snack or not to snack, that is the Whole30 question! Let’s talk about when it’s good to snack on Whole30 (like you are pregnant, nursing, or training extra hard at the gym), and some fun, easy to prepare mini meals or snacks!

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I'm Karin (Ka-Rin), a cooking, photography and interior design enthusiast sharing my love of delicious food, humor, pretty things and capturing beauty in everyday moments.

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2,443 41,969

You’re here! Welcome! 🫶🏼
Tips & encouragement to help you thrive 🌱
Mental Health • Parenthood • Home • Adventure

joyinthemeantime

Mar 21

Forgiveness 🌱|| We often misunderstand forgiveness. We may think of it as a ‘get out of jail free card’ or a justification for someone’s behavior. The truth is that when we hold on to bitterness, resentment, and anger and cannot forgive, it damages us.

When we choose forgiveness, our physical and mental health, relationships, and even how we engage with our community are positively affected.

Sources/Further Reading:
8 Keys to Forgiveness by Robert Enright
Forgiveness is a Choice by Robert Enright
International Forgiveness Institute

#mentalhealthadvocacy #mindfulpractice #affirmationoftheday #benicetoyourself #affirmationoftheday #selfhealers #mentalhealthisimportant #selfcareisntselfish #selfcompassion #lcsw #selfacceptance #doingmybest #mentalhealthjourney #bigfeelings #forgive #forgiveness

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Mar 21

🎈 Happiest EIGHT 🎈Kind, determined, witty, creative, observant, intentional, thoughtful, empathetic, classic rock fan, Harry Potter enthusiast, excellent cuddler, and all-around someone who makes me incredibly proud. You will do amazing things. I love you a million zillion, E ❤️

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joyinthemeantime

Mar 20

Let’s Go 🌱|| Let’s choose one hard thing that we’ve been avoiding and tackle it this week.

Future you will thank you. We’ve got this, friends 🫶🏼

#mentalhealthadvocacy #mindfulpractice #affirmationoftheday #benicetoyourself #affirmationoftheday #selfhealers #mentalhealthisimportant #selfcareisntselfish #selfcompassion #lcsw #selfacceptance #doingmybest #mentalhealthjourney #bigfeelings #mondaymotivation

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Mar 18

Encouragement 🌱|| Caring for our friends is essential. When we don’t know what to say, we say just that! No one expects you to have all the answers, but showing up for those we care about is paramount for healthy relationships.

I’d love to hear some thoughtful texts you’ve sent ❤️

#mentalhealthadvocacy #mindfulpractice #affirmationoftheday #benicetoyourself #affirmationoftheday #selfhealers #mentalhealthisimportant #selfcareisntselfish #selfcompassion #lcsw #selfacceptance #doingmybest #mentalhealthjourney #bigfeelings

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joyinthemeantime

Mar 17

Inner Dialog 🌱|| What we tell ourselves matters. Even when it feels odd to speak in a scripted way, it can help give us a framework for showing up for ourselves. Affirmations can rewire your brain, helping to motivate, empower and change your mindset.

We’ve got this, friends 🫶🏼

#mentalhealthadvocacy #mindfulpractice #affirmationoftheday #benicetoyourself #affirmationoftheday #selfhealers #mentalhealthisimportant #selfcareisntselfish #selfcompassion #lcsw #selfacceptance #doingmybest #mentalhealthjourney #bigfeelings

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joyinthemeantime

Mar 16

Empathy 🌱|| Empathy predicts our kid’s future health, wealth, authentic happiness, and relationship satisfaction. It also increases trust, creativity, connection, kindness, prosocial behaviors, and moral courage. Not to mention, it helps combat bullying behaviors. Basically, it’s kind of a big deal 😉

1. Teaching your kids to identify and label emotions helps them to create an emotional vocabulary
2. Limiting screen time in favor of in-person hangs helps provide opportunities for kids to learn to “read” other’s emotions.
3. Regularly practice putting yourself in someone else’s shoes
4. Recognizing and praising when moments of caring

#mentalhealthadvocacy #mindfulpractice #affirmationoftheday #benicetoyourself #affirmationoftheday #selfhealers #mentalhealthisimportant #selfcareisntselfish #selfcompassion #lcsw #selfacceptance #doingmybest #mentalhealthjourney #bigfeelings #parentingtips #mothering #dailyparenting

Sources:
Thrivers by Michele Borba
J. Block-Lerber et al.Journal of Marital and Family Therapy
Mary Gordon Roots of Empathy Program (2011)

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joyinthemeantime

Mar 15

Mindfulness 🌱|| Mindfulness is a way of thinking, perceiving, and observing. If you are willing to commit to regular practice, the benefits are numerous! Think: emotional, cognitive, interpersonal, professional, and practical 🙌🏼

Today, if you’re open to it, set aside a few minutes to practice mindfulness.

We’ve got this, friends 🫶🏼

#mentalhealthadvocacy #mindfulpractice #affirmationoftheday #benicetoyourself #affirmationoftheday #selfhealers #mentalhealthisimportant #selfcareisntselfish #selfcompassion #lcsw #selfacceptance #doingmybest #mentalhealthjourney #bigfeelings #mindfulness #mindfulliving #mindfulmovement

Sources:
• Positive Psychology
• Davis, D. M., & Hayes, J. A. (2011). What are the benefits of mindfulness? A practice review of psychotherapy-related research. Psychotherapy, 48(2), 198-208.
• Chambers, Lo, & Allen, 2008; Hofmann et al., 2010; Khoury et al., 2013).

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joyinthemeantime

Mar 14

Therapy 🌱|| Sometimes the path to change is a subtle tug.

We’ve got this, friends 🫶🏼

#mentalhealthadvocacy #mindfulpractice #affirmationoftheday #benicetoyourself #affirmationoftheday #selfhealers #mentalhealthisimportant #selfcareisntselfish #selfcompassion #lcsw #selfacceptance #doingmybest #mentalhealthjourney #bigfeelings #therapyworks

147 1

joyinthemeantime

Mar 13

Embrace 🌱|| If you are currently wading through the unknown, I’m sending an encouragement life vest your way. 🛟

Keep persevering while embracing the right now because even though it doesn’t feel like it, you’re on your way.

We’ve got this, friends 🫶🏼

#mentalhealthadvocacy #mindfulpractice #affirmationoftheday #benicetoyourself #affirmationoftheday #selfhealers #mentalhealthisimportant #selfcareisntselfish #selfcompassion #lcsw #selfacceptance #doingmybest #mentalhealthjourney #bigfeelings #encouragement

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joyinthemeantime

Mar 11

Anger 🌱|| While we often think of anger as a negative emotion, I think it’s important to dig deeper. Anger is often a mask for other feelings that need our attention.

The next time you feel a huge surge of anger, take a deep breath, tell yourself you’re going to check in, and then ask if your anger may actually be something more. When we have emotional awareness, it helps us know what we want or need.

We’ve got got this, friends 🫶🏼

#mentalhealthadvocacy #mindfulpractice #affirmationoftheday #benicetoyourself #affirmationoftheday #selfhealers #mentalhealthisimportant #selfcareisntselfish #selfcompassion #lcsw #selfacceptance #doingmybest #mentalhealthjourney #bigfeelings

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joyinthemeantime

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You’re here! Welcome! 🫶🏼
Tips & encouragement to help you thrive 🌱
Mental Health • Parenthood • Home • Adventure

joyinthemeantime

Mar 21

Forgiveness 🌱|| We often misunderstand forgiveness. We may think of it as a ‘get out of jail free card’ or a justification for someone’s behavior. The truth is that when we hold on to bitterness, resentment, and anger and cannot forgive, it damages us.

When we choose forgiveness, our physical and mental health, relationships, and even how we engage with our community are positively affected.

Sources/Further Reading:
8 Keys to Forgiveness by Robert Enright
Forgiveness is a Choice by Robert Enright
International Forgiveness Institute

#mentalhealthadvocacy #mindfulpractice #affirmationoftheday #benicetoyourself #affirmationoftheday #selfhealers #mentalhealthisimportant #selfcareisntselfish #selfcompassion #lcsw #selfacceptance #doingmybest #mentalhealthjourney #bigfeelings #forgive #forgiveness

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joyinthemeantime

Mar 21

🎈 Happiest EIGHT 🎈Kind, determined, witty, creative, observant, intentional, thoughtful, empathetic, classic rock fan, Harry Potter enthusiast, excellent cuddler, and all-around someone who makes me incredibly proud. You will do amazing things. I love you a million zillion, E ❤️

119 12

joyinthemeantime

Mar 20

Let’s Go 🌱|| Let’s choose one hard thing that we’ve been avoiding and tackle it this week.

Future you will thank you. We’ve got this, friends 🫶🏼

#mentalhealthadvocacy #mindfulpractice #affirmationoftheday #benicetoyourself #affirmationoftheday #selfhealers #mentalhealthisimportant #selfcareisntselfish #selfcompassion #lcsw #selfacceptance #doingmybest #mentalhealthjourney #bigfeelings #mondaymotivation

80 2

joyinthemeantime

Mar 18

Encouragement 🌱|| Caring for our friends is essential. When we don’t know what to say, we say just that! No one expects you to have all the answers, but showing up for those we care about is paramount for healthy relationships.

I’d love to hear some thoughtful texts you’ve sent ❤️

#mentalhealthadvocacy #mindfulpractice #affirmationoftheday #benicetoyourself #affirmationoftheday #selfhealers #mentalhealthisimportant #selfcareisntselfish #selfcompassion #lcsw #selfacceptance #doingmybest #mentalhealthjourney #bigfeelings

379 16

joyinthemeantime

Mar 17

Inner Dialog 🌱|| What we tell ourselves matters. Even when it feels odd to speak in a scripted way, it can help give us a framework for showing up for ourselves. Affirmations can rewire your brain, helping to motivate, empower and change your mindset.

We’ve got this, friends 🫶🏼

#mentalhealthadvocacy #mindfulpractice #affirmationoftheday #benicetoyourself #affirmationoftheday #selfhealers #mentalhealthisimportant #selfcareisntselfish #selfcompassion #lcsw #selfacceptance #doingmybest #mentalhealthjourney #bigfeelings

115 5

joyinthemeantime

Mar 16

Empathy 🌱|| Empathy predicts our kid’s future health, wealth, authentic happiness, and relationship satisfaction. It also increases trust, creativity, connection, kindness, prosocial behaviors, and moral courage. Not to mention, it helps combat bullying behaviors. Basically, it’s kind of a big deal 😉

1. Teaching your kids to identify and label emotions helps them to create an emotional vocabulary
2. Limiting screen time in favor of in-person hangs helps provide opportunities for kids to learn to “read” other’s emotions.
3. Regularly practice putting yourself in someone else’s shoes
4. Recognizing and praising when moments of caring

#mentalhealthadvocacy #mindfulpractice #affirmationoftheday #benicetoyourself #affirmationoftheday #selfhealers #mentalhealthisimportant #selfcareisntselfish #selfcompassion #lcsw #selfacceptance #doingmybest #mentalhealthjourney #bigfeelings #parentingtips #mothering #dailyparenting

Sources:
Thrivers by Michele Borba
J. Block-Lerber et al.Journal of Marital and Family Therapy
Mary Gordon Roots of Empathy Program (2011)

75 3

joyinthemeantime

Mar 15

Mindfulness 🌱|| Mindfulness is a way of thinking, perceiving, and observing. If you are willing to commit to regular practice, the benefits are numerous! Think: emotional, cognitive, interpersonal, professional, and practical 🙌🏼

Today, if you’re open to it, set aside a few minutes to practice mindfulness.

We’ve got this, friends 🫶🏼

#mentalhealthadvocacy #mindfulpractice #affirmationoftheday #benicetoyourself #affirmationoftheday #selfhealers #mentalhealthisimportant #selfcareisntselfish #selfcompassion #lcsw #selfacceptance #doingmybest #mentalhealthjourney #bigfeelings #mindfulness #mindfulliving #mindfulmovement

Sources:
• Positive Psychology
• Davis, D. M., & Hayes, J. A. (2011). What are the benefits of mindfulness? A practice review of psychotherapy-related research. Psychotherapy, 48(2), 198-208.
• Chambers, Lo, & Allen, 2008; Hofmann et al., 2010; Khoury et al., 2013).

56 2

joyinthemeantime

Mar 14

Therapy 🌱|| Sometimes the path to change is a subtle tug.

We’ve got this, friends 🫶🏼

#mentalhealthadvocacy #mindfulpractice #affirmationoftheday #benicetoyourself #affirmationoftheday #selfhealers #mentalhealthisimportant #selfcareisntselfish #selfcompassion #lcsw #selfacceptance #doingmybest #mentalhealthjourney #bigfeelings #therapyworks

147 1

joyinthemeantime

Mar 13

Embrace 🌱|| If you are currently wading through the unknown, I’m sending an encouragement life vest your way. 🛟

Keep persevering while embracing the right now because even though it doesn’t feel like it, you’re on your way.

We’ve got this, friends 🫶🏼

#mentalhealthadvocacy #mindfulpractice #affirmationoftheday #benicetoyourself #affirmationoftheday #selfhealers #mentalhealthisimportant #selfcareisntselfish #selfcompassion #lcsw #selfacceptance #doingmybest #mentalhealthjourney #bigfeelings #encouragement

228 3

joyinthemeantime

Mar 11

Anger 🌱|| While we often think of anger as a negative emotion, I think it’s important to dig deeper. Anger is often a mask for other feelings that need our attention.

The next time you feel a huge surge of anger, take a deep breath, tell yourself you’re going to check in, and then ask if your anger may actually be something more. When we have emotional awareness, it helps us know what we want or need.

We’ve got got this, friends 🫶🏼

#mentalhealthadvocacy #mindfulpractice #affirmationoftheday #benicetoyourself #affirmationoftheday #selfhealers #mentalhealthisimportant #selfcareisntselfish #selfcompassion #lcsw #selfacceptance #doingmybest #mentalhealthjourney #bigfeelings

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Karin with her first 2 boys

I’m Karin (Ka-Rin), a cooking, photography and interior design enthusiast sharing my love of delicious food, humor, pretty things and capturing beauty in everyday moments.

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