mindfulness

Why Self-Care Is More Than a Day at the Spa

09/03/2018

Despite the term “self-care” taking on a rather fluffy meaning nowadays, it’s far more empowering than most people believe. And self-care is more than a day at the spa. Yes, daily self-care goes far beyond sweating out stress in a sauna or taking a mud bath. Somewhere along the lines,…

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Attention, Stressed-Out People Pleasers—Read This and Relax!

07/02/2018

As a people pleaser, you may deal with anxiety and stress by the truckloads. All the volunteering is likely burning you out. You probably don’t feel incredibly valued either. Perhaps you already know that people pleasing is rooted in low self-confidence. Essentially, as a people pleaser, you draw your self-worth…

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Spring Renewal: 6 Ways to Prepare Yourself for Summer

05/07/2018

No matter which part of the country you’re from, there’s a good chance that winter is old news to you. Thankfully, the change of seasons is well on the way and you, like most people, are likely ready for a spring renewal. Of course, it can be tough to transition…

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Mindfulness: 10 Reasons Why It’s Great for Mind and Body

02/08/2018

If there was a simple way to improve your mind and body, would you do it? The good news is that there is a simple way! — It’s called mindfulness. Although it has taken the internet by storm, the practice of mindfulness has been around for centuries. What it all…

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Self-Discovery: Why Unleashing Your Potential Is So Empowering

01/03/2018

If you’re like most people, then you want to know your purpose in life. You want to know why you’re here.Self-discovery is a very important step toward unlocking who you are and who you’re meant to be.Uncovering your own depths will encourage you. It will awaken a new sense of excitement…

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Winter is Coming – 6 Ways Mindfulness Practices Can Light Your Spirit

10/06/2017

The approach of winter months may cause you to dread more than just colder weather. If you’re like others who face seasonal depression, the cool breezes provide a nasty reminder that a long battle may await you. However, you can lessen the struggle with a good strategy. Although winter is…

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Stressed Out? – How to Bring Balance and Peace Back Into Your Life

09/05/2017

As you navigate through life, do you feel balance and peace?Or, instead, do you feel more like a leaf looks on a very windy day? – Disheveled and stressed.If your balance and peace have danced away from you like that wind-blown leaf, it’s time for a change. Of course, nobody…

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5 Tips to Trusting Your Intuition

06/26/2014

“You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. What you’ll discover will be wonderful. What you’ll discover is yourself.” Alan Alda Over the years, clients have come into session asking me, what is the difference between my intuition and fear? I…

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The Courage To Wait – Pema Chodron quote on peace

06/11/2014

“When you’re like a keg of dynamite just about to go off, patience means just slowing down at that point—just pausing—instead of immediately acting on your usual, habitual response. You refrain from acting, you stop talking to yourself, and then you connect with the soft spot. But at the same…

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