I have recently been thinking of the Audrey Hepburn quote, “As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” I had never felt the truth of this statement as much as I have now before I became a mom....
Happiness
How to Thrive During Daylight Savings Time
Good morning my friends! Today is the first day of Daylight Savings Time. Some of you may be enjoying an extra hour of sleep. For others of you, especially those that are parents, maybe not so much! Today I want to share one simple step that you can take to make the...
Stop Stress with this One Simple Step
Hey friend! I have a question for you… how do you handle stress and overwhelm? I’ve recently had the realization that there are two major ways in which most of us manage stress in our lives. The first way that many of us manage stress is by shutting down. Many...
3 Steps to Bust Through a Bad Mood
Through the years, I’ve learned many different ways to relieve stress, decrease anxiety, and cope with the stressors of life. You might think that I’m walking around in a little happy bubble all the time, but that’s not the case. I have challenging days just like...
How to Create Simple Rituals to Celebrate Autumn
Hi friends! Autumn is upon us, even if the weather doesn’t particularly reflect that (at least here in NJ) right now! One thing that has been really helpful for me in my self development journey, is learning to celebrate and live by the seasons. Nature offers us so...
How to Ask for Help (And Actually Get It)
I’ve noticed a pattern with many of the women I talk to. A lot of us have a hard time asking for help, and sometimes, we desperately need it. As busy, driven women, we wear many hats: wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, neighbor, co-worker, boss, etc. We like to...
5 Simple Ways to Add Mindfulness to Your Everyday Life
Mindfulness has become something of a catchphrase in the wellness world. Everywhere you go, you will find advice telling you to be more mindful. But what does mindfulness really mean? Mindfulness is just a fancy word for paying attention. When we are mindful we are...
I was nominated for the Blogger Recognition Award!
Hi friends! I have some exciting news today! I am so honored and humbled to share that I was nominated for the Blogger Recognition Award by my friend Shelby at Fit As a Mama Bear. (She has an awesome blog too, and I...
I'm a Wild Dreamer. Are You?
I have a confession to make. I'm a wild dreamer. Let me explain... Earlier this year, I had a wild dream. I dreamed of a life of fun and freedom. I dreamed of more time with my daughter. I dreamed of working for myself and being my own boss. I decided that the way to...
Stop Waiting for Perfect
Earlier this week, I had an experience that reminded me how important it is to make the most of the present moment, and stop putting off our desires by waiting for the perfect time. It started on a trip to Trader Joe's. They always have the best flowers there, and I...
Hi, I’m Ambar.
I’m a mommy + me yoga instructor, writer, and life coach. I am here to help you decrease stress so that you can take good care of yourself and your family.
Thank You For Being You: A Letter to my Daughter
My first children’s book, “Thank You For Being You: A Letter to my Daughter” is launching this fall! This book was written as a reminder of the many gifts of motherhood.