The gift of the present moment is something that we all can experience, but it can be difficult. There are so many distractions like television, social media, email, physical clutter and the constant chatter in our mind. We spend 1.7 hours a day on … [Read more...]
Five Ways to Deepen Our Connection With Others
Deepening our connection with others is powerful. On a recent trip my husband and I took to New Orleans, we met a woman at a local park. Our meeting was prompted by her dog who seemed to like our company, but there was immediate connection with this … [Read more...]
Dealing with Self-Doubt
Self-doubt is unsettling. It can be paralyzing. You are ready to do something amazing and then doubt whispers, "You really think you can do that? Try it and you'll fail." Or it might just simply inquire, "Who do you think you are?". It stops you in … [Read more...]
How to Feed Your Good Wolf: Tips for Mental Wellness
An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life. “A fight is going on inside me,” he said to the boy. “It is a terrible fight and it is between two wolves. One is evil – he is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Help You Become Your Own Best Friend
Friendships enrich our life and improve our health. They offer external social support that can improve our happiness, reduce stress and help us cope with major challenges. After all, we are social beings and we are nourished by others. But here is … [Read more...]