My Dental Care Routine / May 17, 2021 by Jasmine Tate

They say April brings showers for May flowers, and the last few days in Southern California have been dreary and overcast.

“Let your smile be the sunshine on the cold and cloudy days.”

To make your smile shine bright everyday a strong oral care routine is essential. My smile is the best and most frequent compliment I receive on a regular basis, and I’ve been asked on several occasions how I keep it bright. Today I’m sharing details of my daily routine, morning and night.

Three ways to prevent, manage and overcome work stress / April 28, 2021 by Jasmine Tate

According to the American Institute of Stress, stress is something we all deal with and engaging with dialogue around yours and others’ is one of the most valuable ways to combat stress when it arises. Although stress and anxiety often results from external events or circumstances, I’ve discovered that there are many times that my stress has been brought on by personal insecurities and perfectionism. Both areas that I’m working on consciously. Because I’m single and live alone, most of my stress comes from work. As we close out Stress Awareness Month and the last #RealWorldWednesday of April, I wanted to share the top three ways I manage work stress and anxiety.

Eight easy and sustainable ways to prioritize your health / April 7, 2021 by Jasmine Tate

It’s impossible to escape reminders to prioritize your health and the reality that a balanced diet and exercise routine is the only way to do it. The older I get the more I learn about healthy lifestyle practices and make updates to my routine as research reveals new ways to prolong our life. From dairy consumption to the number of hours of sleep needed to the benefits of completing 10K steps a day, health is another area we can never stop learning and growing. The eight practices below have been a key to my good health and can be adopted by anyone at any stage of their health journey.

Jasmine's Journey: 2021 Q1 Update / April 5, 2021 by Jasmine Tate

Spring is here, and Q2 is in full swing. As I reflect on the first three months of the year, I'm excited about all that is in store for the coming months. While working toward the goals I set in January, I'm proud of my progress and prepared to overcome my challenges.

I’m a firm believer in celebrating victories, large and small, and practicing gratitude along the way. Here I’ve outlined the highlights, wins and challenges of my year so far in effort to chronicle my journey and hold myself accountable.