Stress Awareness Day: Signs of Chronic Stress & What to Do
Stress Awareness Day, the first Wednesday each November, is such an important day for our total wellbeing and quality of life. Chronic stress is a problem worldwide, impacting millions of people and wreaking havoc on mental health and physical health.…
4 Practices That Lead to More Mindful Mornings
We all have the power to embrace each day, living it mindfully from the moment we awake. Too often, stress bombards us before we even fully open our eyes because, let's face it, life is busy, harried, and often anxiety-provoking.…
Be Open to What Is to Be Light and Free
The human brain can have some wonderful intentions that end up getting in our way and blocking our ability to settle into any given moment calmly and peacefully. The brain is designed to look for problems and then grab onto…
Be Purposeful and Centered: Honor Your Labors and Relaxation
As I'm writing this, September has just begun and Labor Day is but a few days away. I've always loved Labor Day because, to me, it ushers in the fall season. It's a wonderful time of year when we can…
If You Value Family Time but are Stressed and Stretched, Try Savoring
Family life can be wonderful and joyful, a source of connection and support that contributes to happiness and life satisfaction. However, life is stressful and busy and complicated and riddled with challenges, so this idyllic experience of family often goes…
Be Peaceful & In Control: Reduce Stress & Anxiety by Going Beyond Thinking
Imagine being able to feel at peace and in control of life no matter what stressful and anxiety-provoking situations you face. While this might seem like the stuff of fiction or something reserved for the most enlightened monks living in…
Feel Less Stressed, More Serene! Step into Nature Mindfully
Life can be hectic, problematic, and stressful. Challenges big and small never fully end, and this can keep our bodymind under constant stress. Stepping into the green or blue spaces of nature, even for a brief pause, is vital for…
Psychological Effects of Working from Home
While our life experience is about so much more than our work, work is a significant aspect of who we are and how we spend our time. Considering that the average person spends about a third of their lifetime at…
3 Ways to Be Light and Free Now!
Life can be heavy. It's busy. It's complicated. It's emotional. It's uncertain. It's anxiety-provoking and stressful. It's very common to look forward to a time when things aren't this way anymore. When that happens, we think, we can feel light.…
Anxiety, Your Hormones, and a 15-Day Mindfulness Challenge
The causes of anxiety are complex, influenced by factors outside of us and within ourselves. Take heart! "Within ourselves" doesn't mean that we intentionally cause our own anxiety. It means that there are things going on in our bodymind that influence…