Posted On: February 21, 2023
Chances are if you had to identify things that stress you out, you could name about 20 in just a few minutes. But what about the opposite? What are the things that help you feel safe and secure? What are the cues of safety you notice around you right now? I’m talking about the concept
Posted On: February 12, 2023
Usually when we look at our phone it can prompt a stress response. The emails, messages, shocking news, or tasks can cause our nervous system to instantly go into high alert. It’s time to shift that energy to something good and use our phone to help our mental health. We start by going to the
Posted On: February 12, 2018
Valentine’s Day is all about love. We can describe love in many different ways and we all have strategies to express it. But what if for the sake of simplicity, we define love as kindness? When we are kind we are not only loving towards others, but towards ourselves. More and more research demonstrates the
Posted On: January 16, 2018
I am infatuated with the future. I can sit and think about ‘what if’ for hours. Okay, maybe not hours, but I’m sure I have spent a tremendous amount of time thinking, dreaming, and planning for things I want to do. That’s great, right? Not exactly. I’m so good at planning and thinking out logistics
Posted On: December 9, 2016
It seems like we are infatuated with the idea of pursing happiness instead of the actual experience of it. We think about how happy we will be when it’s Friday, how much we are looking forward to our vacation, or how much better things will be when we get XYZ complete. Little do we realize that
Posted On: December 5, 2016
It’s time to go shopping and find all the best gifts for everyone! As I get ready to brace for the crowds of people and navigate all the sales ads, I can’t help but think about my favorite gifts over the past few years. The funny thing is that I can barely remember more than
Posted On: November 2, 2016
As the fall colors make their official appearance and crisp air starts to take over, I can’t help but think how much life mimics the unpredictability of seasonal transitions. Think about each season of the year and what you like most about each one. Yeah, yeah, I know that you may LOVE fall and hate
Posted On: March 18, 2015
Your Happiness Is Part of Something Bigger | Dr Mark Williamson.
Posted On: November 21, 2014
It is impossible to create immunity from the harmful, painful, and at times devastating statements and opinions at times, but I think there is a better way to insulate ourselves and promote hope than by making sweeping statements of separation or reacting with anger and fear. Be honest, when was the last time that you
Posted On: November 9, 2014
I am amazed how much energy I have committed to negative people and their experiences. I used to think that I toxic people were drawn to me for some reason. I would find myself completely worn out and thinking “Why is everyone around me so unhappy?” And after a while, my frustration would get to