Accepting Compliments Graciously

For many, receiving a compliment makes us uncomfortable and we feel the need to downplay the compliment, dismiss, or otherwise neutralize it. Learning to accept compliments graciously can help enrich our lives and lead to happier, healthier relationships with others and ourselves. Read More

3 Life-Changing Words

Saying “I love this” can be a game changer for people. They are able to adapt to life’s challenges and even thrive better by viewing things more positively and also by integrating changes into their narratives with positive feelings and vibes. A lot of the torment we experience in this life as human beings is due to not letting go or refusing to accept what has already occurred. This does not mean that those occurrences were not important, crucial, or traumatizing, but changing our outlook and processing them with a sense of love can help us to embrace change and grow. Read More

Procrastination and How to Kill It!

Most of us are master procrastinators! Let’s celebrate that… tomorrow. We tend to put things off and off until it is nearly the last viable second to do anything about said task. Once we break down what we are procrastinating into smaller chunks or steps our brain automatically starts preparing to check off those steps. Read More

Thinking Happy Thoughts and Stuck Tissue

The chemicals, hormones, emotions, and feelings that we experience from traumatic experiences (both physical and psychological) can lock up or be locked up within muscles and tissues. Focusing your mind on a time that brought you joy or happy moments helps you to infuse happy chemicals into your bloodstream and reset these tissues. Read More

Tackling Fears: Advice for reducing the fear in your life

Any time we are able to identify and dissect what exactly is making us fearful or anxious, we are then better able to face it. Many times the fears and anxieties dissolve away as we reassure our brains and bodies that we are okay and that what we are worried about is not a threat to us. Read More

Two Steps Backwards? Life Is About Non-linear Progress

Good, healthy progress in a person’s life is rarely linear. There are ups and downs and spirals. There are moments of backward motion. The true measure of progress is what direction we are pointed in and how far we have come. Read More

Stay Curious! Growth vs. Fixed Mindset

Engaging in life with a growth mindset can be one of the best things you can do for your mental and physical health. Read More

Life Is A Revolving Door

As creatures that generally do not like change, especially with our social life and relationships, humans can get unsettled as people exit their lives. Here are some tips to keep in mind as our revolving door spins people in and out. Read More

Julie’s Winter Season Survival Guide for Happy Brains

When you are able to prepare your own home, body, and mind for the wintery months, you are more likely to have a joyful and restful season. Pull together your own winter season survival kit and you will see the difference it makes! Read More

Lessons of Hanukkah for Everyone

The world can seem like a dark and dreary place, especially during winter months! We all fall into patterns that we aren’t thrilled about and allow clutter to happen in our physical spaces, our bodies, and our brains. I encourage all of us to take these lessons of rededication and the lighting of the menorah to implement them into our lives more fully. Read More