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…
3 Reasons to Be Aware of Your Mental Health and How to Do It
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a perfect reminder to be aware of your own mental health. By homing the mindfulness skill of awareness, you can decrease anxiety and stress for deeper wellbeing. Simply being aware of your mental health,…
Stress Awareness Month: The Bodymind Needs Minibreaks!
The bodymind needs minibreaks throughout the day. Life is harried and rushed, and challenges meet us at every turn. We tend to multitask (which is actually counterproductive and unhealthy in and of itself) and jump from one fire to the…
Stress Awareness Month: Balance!
April is stress awareness month. Quite likely, you are already well aware of stress and you don't need a dedicated month to remind you of it. Many of us would much rather avoid it than increase our awareness--which is a…
Why Managing Stress is Important and 5 Stress Management Tips
While there are many different types of stress and not all are bad, typically when we think of stress, we think of the life-disrupting experience that contributes to both physical and mental health problems. Check out the following excerpt from…
4 Ways to Reduce Stress When Transitioning from Winter to Spring
Each year, the transition from winter to spring is a miraculous occasion, especially if you live in an area with heavy snow or frigid temperatures. As nature begins to thaw, so, too, do many people. This might mean that you…
Teens, Depression, and Out of the Dark
Teen depression adds a dark layer of difficulty to an already challenging time. The Well Beings Youth Mental Health Project shines a light on teen mental health. Their upcoming web series called Out of the Dark showcases true stories of…