Is Your Self-care Routine Becoming a Drag? The Functional Perfectionist discusses why trying to stick to a spiritual/mindful practice and self-care routine during extra busy times (and then exerting even more pressure by being hard on yourself when you can't keep it up) doesn't really work. What usually works much better is mindful self-care; in other words, checking in with yourself in relation to what you truly need the most in that moment or that day; rotating positive ene

"Do you sometimes feel “crazy” (out of balance or out of your norm) without any apparent reason? If you’re like me, perhaps that happens more often than it should…" Our brain chemistry affects us; The Functional Perfectionist discusses how our thoughts, feelings and behaviors are direct results of the chemical processes in our brain, including the balance and interaction of neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, and shares information on tools that help balance your

The Functional Perfectionist shares tips to feel more energetic in no time and invites you to participate in the Bump Up Your Energy challenge. Have you been feeling down, drained, tired, slow, sluggish? Running out of energy earlier in the day than you used to? There are many factors that can influence how we process and use (or waste) energy, such as age, health, etc. The first step, of course, is to follow up with your healthcare provider and undergo any required tests and