Age is Just a Number
I was meditating recently when I had an incredible realization – I am ten years younger than I actually am. Of course, this realization was unusual. It’s not as though I have the ability to turn back time, or to jump back ten years to relive the past decade. But still, the thought came over […]
Hope
We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope. ….Martin Luther King Jr. As 2017 is coming to a close, you may recall the highs and lows of the year and wonder where on earth the time went. During the hectic holiday season, it is easy to get swooped up by the current […]
How to Unplug
In today’s world, we often get caught in a social media comparison trap. No matter how engaged we are with our own lives, or how content we are in our day-to-day, we see the highlight reel that friends and family share online and feel inadequate. This comparison can lead to increased anxiety, frustration, and overwhelming […]
Choose Your Best Self
Do you ever feel as if your life has come to a grinding halt, as if stuck in the mud with no idea how to get out? Are you working a job you dislike but are afraid to leave, or in a dead end relationship? If the answer is yes, you are not alone. Even […]
Small Acts of Self-Care
Starting to incorporate self-care into your routine can positively impact your outlook, productivity, self-perception, and interactions with others. But during busy seasons of life it may feel like a challenge to set aside time in your days to practice self-care. Luckily, there are many small ways to weave self-care into your schedule – some of […]
The Positive Psychological Effects of Exercise
Exercise, or simply movement, has a wide range of positive effects. Physically, moving your body throughout the day, rather than sitting sedentary, can help you tremendously. Movement increases blood flow, improves breathing, supplements heart health, and more. But what about the psychological effects of exercise? Studies have shown that exercise, or low-impact movement, can improve […]
Don’t Hide Your Feelings
Fake it till you make it. We’ve all heard this advice at some point in our lives. While there’s a time and a place for putting on a positive outlook to muscle through a situation – or until you genuinely feel better – it’s not healthy to do all the time. I advocate being honest […]
Finding Light After Loss
The blog this week deals with devastation, loss, and ways to cope and recover. After the horrific damage caused by this year’s hurricane season, many find their homes ravaged or completely destroyed, pets lost or knee deep in wreckage that may take years to repair. How do we cope with such loss? How do we […]
Speaking Truth in Our Relationships
When I work with couples, I always advocate for one thing consistently – always stay honest with one another. Regardless of the problem you’re experiencing in your relationship, it can likely be traced back to a moment when you weren’t entirely truthful either with yourself or your partner. It’s easy to want to hide our […]
The Danger of Social Media Comparison
Social media is a part of our lives in today’s day and age, for better or worse. There are many parts of social media that are very good. It’s wonderful to connect with new friends and reconnect with old friends. It’s fantastic to be able to stay in touch with loved ones from across states, […]