International Day of the Girl: Embrace Who You Are
International Day of the Girl means many things to many people. One important aspect of this day is that it's a reminder, much like a movement alarm on a fitness band, to pause ad appreciate ourselves. We're strong, and we're…
Behind Silent Smiles: The Story of a Real-Life Wonder Woman
Disregarded and abused in some way by so many people who should have loved her, Catie's self-concept has been crushed. She can't see her own worth. Her new colleague and friend Marcy sees it. All that Catie has survived, all…
Food For Thought. And Emotions, Actions, and Wellbeing
Here's food for thought in the literal sense: The food you eat directly affects your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, energy level, and overall wellbeing. The mind and body are intricately connected (beyond mere connection -- they're one fluid system), and nourishing…
Acceptance: Giving Up or Moving On?
Acceptance is a vital part of wellbeing and mental health. The word can be misleading, however. If I'm told, for example, that I just need to accept my anxiety, I might think that there's no use trying to beat anxiety…
5 Ways to Create Happiness Despite Hardship
The idea of creating happiness can sound absurd when you're facing hardship. Sometimes, life makes people want to stop, turn around, and retreat to bed indefinitely. This can make a whole lot of sense, because life can be incredibly stressful…
Anxious? Go to the Quiet Space Within You
Anxious. Unsettled. Uneasy. Agitated. Frustrated. Tense. Racing thoughts. Obsessive thoughts. Rumination. Headache. Heartburn. Chest pain. Lump in your throat. Clenched jaw. This list could continue on and on. And it does continue within us. These are some of the things…
Why You Need to Celebrate Stuff Every Day
While I'm not one to tell people what to do, I will say this anyway: You need to celebrate stuff every day. Intentionally seeking things to celebrate on a daily basis increases your sense of wellbeing and your life satisfaction…
How Mindfulness Kept Me Stress-Free in an Airport
Wellbeing and mindfulness aren't just for retreats, spas, and other calm environments. Quite the opposite is true, in fact. While placing yourself in a soothing environment, like sitting in a favorite room in the morning while enjoying a cup of…
Gain Mental Freedom, Embrace a Life of Wellbeing
Among the many types of freedom, mental freedom is perhaps the most important of all. Every year in early July, the United States celebrates Independence Day. Many nations joyfully observe their own independence at various times throughout the year. Regardless…
Mindful Eating Nourishes Your Brain, Wellbeing
Mindful eating nourishes your brain in a vital way. While you are eating healthy food to supply your brain with the nutrients it needs to be well, when you eat mindfully you also give your brain a much-needed break. Perhaps…