Jessica McQuistin
Off the Hook for the Holidays
This week, I'm letting myself off the hook. I don't know about you but I've been struggling to get through my to-do lists and have...
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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
- Jul 20, 2022
- 3 min
Self-Awareness: Seeing the Signs, Words of Wisdom & (More) Song-spiration
Do you believe in signs from the universe? I'm not sure what to think about all that but I do find it helpful to keep my mind open to...
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Jessica McQuistin
- May 11, 2022
- 2 min
Mindful Moments: Everyday Landmarks
Have you ever noticed how many little beginnings and endings punctuate a single day? Starts and stops. Ons and offs. Arrivals and...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Apr 27, 2022
- 4 min
Becoming Aware of the "Busyness Hangover"
Have you ever heard of a busyness hangover? This term has popped into my mind a few times lately and has brought me some comfort, as it's...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Mar 16, 2022
- 4 min
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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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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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
- 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 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
- 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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Jessica McQuistin
- Aug 25, 2021
- 2 min
The Struggle (to Switch Gears) Is Real
Are you good at switching tasks? One of the things blogging has taught me about myself is that I do not like to stop writing once I get...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Aug 4, 2021
- 4 min
Writing From the Rut: Snippets of Self-Care
Why is it so hard sometimes to just do the things that I know make me feel good? The more I need them, the further they seem from my...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Jul 21, 2021
- 2 min
Waiting Mindfully or Mindlessly?
The other day, I was waiting to cross the street at a busy intersection. It was raining. Thankfully, I had an umbrella and was in a...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Jul 14, 2021
- 1 min
Setting Intentions for Self-Care: Journalling, Poetry & Yoga
Today's post is a bit of poetry inspired by a recent outdoor yoga class at The Branches (formerly Queen Street Yoga). As I settled in...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Jun 23, 2021
- 7 min
Big Picture Self-Care: Sharing a Piece of My Story
Acts of self-care come in all sizes. Today I want to share part of my story that relates to the bigger picture aspect of self-care. When...
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