Have you noticed how good it feels to have more daylight or the songs of the birds in the morning?  The air smells so fresh and clean.  Trees and flowers are beginning to bloom and there’s color developing on the hillsides.  It’s springtime!   We feel better when we’re in nature, because we’r ... Read more

When we are faced with a crisis, no matter whether it’s related to family, health, finances, work or a relationship, it can consume our thoughts, drain our energy, and get us spinning in the stress cycle. When I’ve gone through a crisis, I’ve noticed that I hold my breath to keep my emotions do ... Read more

Have you ever found yourself mulling over old mistakes or decisions? These thoughts often produce a knot in your stomach, a heavy heart and a mental flogging that leaves you feeling drained and lacking confidence. Engaging in this kind of thinking is unhelpful and keeps you from moving forward ... Read more

Have you ever had a difficult situation or conversation and then 10 minutes later knew just what you should have said or done? How frustrating is that? But did you know that there is a way to prepare yourself for handling a difficult situation well? This is called rehearsal imagery, and you can ... Read more

Think your levels of happiness and well-being are set in stone? Research shows that meditating for as little as eight weeks can help downshift levels of anxiety and negativity while increasing one’s positivity. This slight attitude adjustment can help people cope better when dealing with stress ... Read more