Jessica McQuistin
Farewell (for Now) & My 2023 Word of the Year
Happy New Year! I realize it's way too late to be saying that but even though we're a few months in, this is my first post of 2023. I...
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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
- Nov 28, 2022
- 2 min
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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Jessica McQuistin
- Sep 28, 2022
- 3 min
A Smattering of Small Poems
Should works of poetry stand alone? Does additional information (say, an introductory blurb) enrich or spoil the reader's experience?...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Sep 14, 2022
- 5 min
Our (First Ever) Family Fitness Challenge
Today I want to share a family win with you. It would be easier and more natural for me to list off all the things we could do better as...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Aug 3, 2022
- 4 min
Song-Doodling (Novelty & Privacy in the Creative Process)
I have a million little ideas percolating right now...Ok maybe more like five to seven...Definitely more than two. I'd be able to...
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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
- 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 21, 2022
- 2 min
Life as Art: A Reflection Prompt to Stimulate Self-Awareness & Imagination
Photo by Anastasiia Klimova on Unsplash If your life was a work of art, what form would it take? Would it be a watercolour painting? A...
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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
- 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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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 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 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 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
- 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
- Oct 13, 2021
- 6 min
Self-Awareness, Song-spiration & Building Structure for Self-Care
Want to play a game? It's like name-that-tune but with lyrics instead. I'll go first. I want to wake up and know where I'm going. Do you...
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Jessica McQuistin
- Sep 29, 2021
- 7 min
Q&A with Aaron: Embracing Plant-Based, From Vegan to Reducetarian (Part 2)
If you haven't already, start with Part 1 of this interview. There was just too much goodness to squeeze into one post! Disclaimer: The...
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