Feel like guilt is getting in the way of you leading a healthier life? You are probably right! Read on for my tips and advice! Read More
We have all likely had the experience of becoming unsettled or our minds spinning because of some “drama” or something that has occurred in our lives. These times can be quite painful and upsetting. Our brains can feel like they don’t want to let go of certain thoughts and feelings. We can replay things in our heads over and over ad nauseum. One of the best pieces of advice I have for clients when this happens is to review The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom by Don Miguel Ruiz. Read More
One of the best things we can do in order to reach a long term goal is to recognize that it is going to come with challenges. Once we are aware of that fact, we can keep our eyes open for them and hopefully keep motivated and stick to things into the future. Most of the things that would bring us more joy and peace in this life are going to take time, patience, and consistency. It took nine months for you to even be born, so what makes you think that changing your life will take any less time? Read More
Spring has sprung and new signs of life and renewal are everywhere! As the winter begins to fade away, it is a great time to check in on your brain and clear out the cobwebs! Read More
Much like secondhand smoke, whining and complaining comes at a cost and can affect stress hormone levels, job performance, job satisfaction, and our interpersonal relationships. Stress hormones can harm neural networks involved in cognition and problem solving abilities. It has been found that the less a person complains the more likely they are to be happier, satisfied, and feel productive. Doing a complaining fast can be a very beneficial thing for all of us. Much like trying to break a swearing habit, it can be difficult to immediately change complaining behavior. We get used to our habits whether good or bad. However, like any habit, the more we increase our awareness of our habit, the easier it becomes to change that habit. Read More
‘Tis the season for shamrocks, pots of gold, and thoughts of luck. Do you feel lucky? Feeling lucky has less to do with chance and more to do with planning ahead and taking care of all aspects of ourselves for the future. Read More
As you crawl out from under that rock we call winter, embrace the sunshine for increased health and vitality! The sun makes life on Earth possible. It’s energy and bright rays can bring several benefits to our physical and mental health. Sluff off the winter darkness and step into the light! Read More
We can all tell when it feels like the fizzy water inside us is building up pressure and when we are about to explode. Working on what we feel and why we feel it can help turn that soda into water inside us and will allow us to sail over the waves of life without getting drowned. Read More
Some people go through their entire lives and never receive a flower. They never receive a corsage, let alone a bouquet. They may never be gifted a bloom until their funerals. A rose to the living is more sumptuous than a wreath to the dead! Read More
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
