Have you ever noticed how many people are enamored with sunrises and sunsets or the elegance of a plane taking off? Or how much you look forward to certain events every year, whether it’s a change of season, a holiday you love. Aside from the pleasure we get from the actual experience – these experiences give us something else. These moments connect us with what endures.
Read MoreHave you noticed, seemingly more lately, how often you read where someone is being compared to someone else? It feels like in trying to honor one person's contribution, we've gotten into the business of devaluing another's. It feels kinda mean. Costly. And unnecessary. Does it serve us emotionally?
Read MoreLet’s take a break. I think we could all use one right now. COVID-19 has had us dealing with so much serious business for months now. And it’s been heavy: full of worry and lots of problem-solving. No matter how it’s affected you specifically, the pandemic has been asking a lot of you. I think it’s time to balance things out. Come join us in our 7-day Joy challenge!
Read MoreSuccessful people who realize their dreams don’t have something that you don’t. What they do have is a willingness to focus on the prize and be aware of, and then let go of, self-imposed thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. If there’s something you want and haven’t made happen, know that you have it within you. We all deserve to live our best life.
Read MoreIf you were to ask 100 people you know right now, including yourself, what negative feelings they’ve had in the past several months, in addition to feeling low, I imagine you’ll hear grumpy, angry, frustrated. Anger is just a call to action… to let it out and then put that freed-up energy to better use, doing what fills you up with the ones you love. Learning to manage anger isn’t just for now during this challenging time, but for your health in the future.
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has many people more worried than ever about their finances. Let's discuss how to feel better about money during these times of uncertainty.
Read MoreI’ve been hearing people being so hard on themselves. Strategies such as practicing daily affirmations every day can vastly improve your mood and productivity. So please do yourself a favor and make them part of your life, starting now.
Read MoreThe COVID-19 pandemic has affected each of us in different ways. The things that make us feel rooted have been changed like our time with family, routines, work. This may cause feelings of uncertainty. The source of certainties lies within YOU. Let’s find it!
Read MoreLife calls upon you to decide how to respond, and how you choose to act makes a big difference in the quality of your life: how effective you are, and how happy you are. Would you like to learn to respond more successfully to what life presents? Let’s take a look at coping mechanisms.
Read MoreNow it’s time to talk about some strategies for dealing with feelings of loss, particularly during such challenging times when we’re feeling more isolated than we may have before. Check out my blog for some suggestions to consider.
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The experience of loss has a way of triggering feelings associated with past losses. Whatever is unresolved for you will likely show up. As if when the heat gets turned up high, the buried stuff boils to the surface. Here’s are some tips to help you know when an unresolved issue is dog-piling onto your COVID-19 experience.
Read MoreIt makes sense that you may be feeling lonely at times. After all, we are social beings: even introverts need human connection. Without it, our lives just aren’t as fulfilling. I have some tools designed to cope with isolation, steps you can take to feel better.
Read MoreIt’s okay not to be okay. It’s okay to feel overwhelmed. It’s okay to feel like you don’t know what to do. It's okay to feel helpless. But if you notice that these feelings go from periodic to constant, and you know you have tried to work through them on your own, please reach out for support.
Read MoreYou are not alone in your feelings. Don’t be afraid to talk about the anxiety you’re feeling. Your willingness to talk about it may help the people you’re in touch with.
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Do you find time management challenging? Looking for tools to maximize productivity? It might be time to establish your Best Practices!
Read MoreBeing more present allows you to experience life in a more meaningful and more joyful way. It will let you feel more ALIVE. When you are your most grounded and connected, you gain access to your strengths and creativity.
Read MoreWhen you’re going about your day, and you’re thinking about something that happened, or worrying about something in the future, you’re not SEEING the trees, the smile on someone’s face, or that magnificent view. You may not be present. Being present, mindful is a mental state achieved by focusing your awareness on the current moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting your feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.
Read MoreDo you ever catch yourself in the middle of a swirl of negative self-talk? What’s crazy is the control that negative thoughts can have on you when the situation has passed, and it's no longer happening! Let’s say goodbye to those thoughts in just a couple of steps…
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Do you feel like the holidays are happening to you, and you don’t like what’s happening, take them back! Remember it’s your holiday and you get to choose how to spend it.
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You control your mindset; you control how external influences affect your overall well-being. When you’re feeling overwhelmed, take a moment to check in with yourself. What are you grateful for at that moment?
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