
Welcome to the blog.
I’ve mostly kept it around for my grandma to read. ;) But maybe I’ll start writing again!
Originally I titled this blog The Perfect Mason. While that was my maiden name, I really chose it for the Ball/Perfect Mason jars, with the intention of filling college students' hypothetical Mason jars with health & wellness tips throughout the semester.
You’ll also find multimedia communications topics mixed in, proof this site was an assignment at one time.
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Music Therapy: changing the tune of your life
“Simply put, music can heal people.” ~Harry Reid, former US Senate Majority Leader
Mindset: how to reach your full potential
“In one world, effort is a bad thing. It, like failure, means you’re not smart or talented. If you were, you wouldn’t need effort. In the other world, effort is what makes you smart or talented.” –Carol Dweck
How to take care of the skin you're in
"Aging is a fact of life. Looking your age is not."-Dr. Howard Murad
Why you should improve your emotional intelligence
"It is very important to understand that emotional intelligence is not the opposite of intelligence, it is not the triumph of heart over head--it is the unique intersection of both."-David Caruso
3 ways to practice mindfulness each day
“When you bring your full attention to each moment, a day is a complete lifetime of living and learning,”― Mark Divine, Unbeatable Mind
Why nature makes you feel better
"Look deeper into nature, then you will understand everything better."-Albert Einstein
The ugly secrets behind having beautiful nails
Do you have a guilty pleasure? Something you do regardless of the fact that you know it's not good for you?
Why you need OMM in your life
Her treatments aren't just physical, though. Her humility, kindness and generosity touch my heart every time I visit her, and I’m deeply grateful for the healing she has brought to my life.
5 health influencers you need to follow
Each one of them has motivated me to be a better version of myself by the way I take care of my mind, body and soul.
Your smile is worth the extra mile
I hated them at the time, but thank goodness I had braces.
How to stay hydrated, the fun way
"60 percent of our bodies is composed of water, 75 percent in our muscles, 85 percent in our brains, it’s like oil to a machine,” says Dr. Roberta Lee
What you need to know about sleep
Want to fight off “freshman 15” and illness in college? Kill two birds with one stone by getting enough sleep.
6 reasons to adopt a vegan lifestyle now
"It is, however, an implicit but powerful confirmation of the single most critical behavior necessary to the perpetuation of factory farming: eating animals.”
About this blog
I intend to fill your Perfect Mason jars with advice that will keep for the long run.