Jessica McQuistin
A Self-Awareness Exercise: Identifying Chicken-or-Egg Dilemmas in Daily Life
Photo by Muhammad Syafi Al - adam on Unsplash As someone who lives with anxiety, I am often trying to identify my anxiety triggers so...
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insights & explorations
Along the Way
a personal / lifestyle blog
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Self-Care, Sustainability, Mindfulness & Motherhood
ABOUT JESSICA
Hi! I'm Jessica, a creative, contemplative soul, eco-conscious nature-lover, wellness enthusiast, book/podcast worm, home cook, and mom of two. When I'm not blogging, you're most likely to find me in the kitchen, making a fresh batch of granola bars, or on a trail, exploring with my curious kiddos. I also love spending time in solitude, with a good book or my journal. If you're new here, be sure to check out my Welcome post!
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Jessica McQuistin
- Mar 9, 2022
- 4 min
The Bittersweet Bliss of Falling in Love With a Seasonal Sport (Cross-Country Skiing)
Do you see beauty in heartbreak? I am beginning to see loss as a revelatory force, opening our eyes to the depths of passion that lay...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Mar 2, 2022
- 2 min
Inner Urges and Safe Outlets for Expression
Are you good at half-assing things? This skill has eluded me for as long as I can recall. Speaking of which, what's the opposite of the...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Feb 23, 2022
- 2 min
Caring for Others and for Oneself: Catching the Overflow
How long does it take you to paint your toenails? Fifteen minutes? An hour? How about several months? Back in December I wanted to paint...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Feb 16, 2022
- 3 min
Sustaina-Mini: Shampoo Bar Edition
In a recent sustaina-mini post, I shared my typical morning routine, which does not include washing my hair (something I do about every...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Feb 9, 2022
- 2 min
Short & Sweet Thoughts from the Candy Store Aisle
Do you ever get stuck in your head? If your answered "no," please tell me your secret! As much as I try to live in the moment, I do have...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Feb 2, 2022
- 4 min
Sustaina-Mini: Morning Routine Edition
It's been a while since I've posted a sustaina-mini! Today I'd like to share with you my typical "getting ready" morning routine. To keep...
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Aaron Prasad
- Jan 25, 2022
- 6 min
A Candid Conversation with Jessica, Creator of "Along the Way"
(Guest Post by Aaron Prasad) In an internet world full of cat memes, controversies, and generally distracting chaos, this has been one...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Jan 19, 2022
- 2 min
Bright Moments of Novelty in Dull Times
As I write, Covid restrictions continue and life is feeling rather...blah. Yet, amid these dull days, I have experienced moments of...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Jan 12, 2022
- 2 min
Communicating Limitations & Needs in a Moment of Self-Care
Oof! These times are not easy. (For anyone outside of Ontario, I'm referring to another period of Covid-19 restrictions, including kids...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Jan 5, 2022
- 3 min
An Open Letter to the New Year
Dear 2022, Sorry I didn't celebrate your arrival. I didn't watch any fireworks or countdowns. Not even on TV. I didn't stay up till...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Dec 22, 2021
- 2 min
Short & Sweet List of Holiday Wishes I Can Count On
As this year winds down to another uncertain ending, I too am winding down, while holding on tight to those things that are certain this...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Dec 15, 2021
- 6 min
My Group Coaching Experience with Amy
I've recently had the pleasure of participating in a 6-week group coaching program with Amy Ballantyne called the "Me First Method". The...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Dec 8, 2021
- 2 min
A Mindful Motherhood Moment: Sunday Morning Shoveling
A quick note about the photos: I didn't have a more recent photo of the kids shoveling so I'm sharing some oldies! I just love the smile...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Dec 1, 2021
- 2 min
Self-Care Is Not a Transaction (& Other Reminders)
Sometimes I need to remind myself that self-care is not a transaction. I am not a machine that produces a specific output based on a...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Nov 24, 2021
- 4 min
Celebrating My First 6 Months of Blogging
Did you know that Along the Way is six months old? Its official half-birthday was November 19th. Today I'm taking a moment to celebrate...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Nov 17, 2021
- 3 min
Sustaina-Minis, Re-Pair Edition: Adding a New R to the 3 (or 5 or 7) Rs of Waste Management
I'm a little teapot red and green Oddest thing you've ever seen My hat tells a tale of where I've been Lend an ear if you are keen Surely...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Nov 10, 2021
- 4 min
Darker Fall Reflections: Follow Your "Noes"
In this post, we'll explore three different types of "noes", but first, to set the scene... This time of year (November in Ontario,...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Nov 3, 2021
- 3 min
Sustaina-Minis, Meatless Edition: Practical Strategies to Reduce Reliance on Meat
Over the past few years, and especially the past few months, our family has made significant efforts to reduce our meat intake. This is...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Oct 27, 2021
- 2 min
Fall Poetry, Ponderings & Perhapses
In my first-ever fall newsletter which came out last week, I included "getting sweaty" in a list of "things keeping me cozy". This sounds...
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