Being encouraged can lift someone’s spirits, calm anger and instill hope but did you know there are also great benefits to the one who encourages? Life for many of us looks quite different than just a couple of months ago. We have had to change our schedules and routines and most of us had to […]
The concept of being still is nothing new, however, we continue to have difficulty cultivating our ability to be still in a world that seems to be going more and more swiftly. When we are able to find stillness in the midst of movement all around us we bring a significant positive impact to ourselves […]
Today let’s embrace our power of developing a routine. Establishing a positive daily routine is both self-investment and a way to do your best for the rest of the world. It also provides additional benefits, such as giving you structure, building forward-moving habits and creating momentum that will carry you on the days when you […]
We all like to have fun but sometimes we choose not to based on our circumstances. I challenge you to have fun today and reap the positive benefits that intentionally choosing fun can bring to your life. One of these benefits is a reduction in stress. The cortisol in our bodies raises to an unhealthy level […]
What are you focused on today? If you’re anything like me, its easy to focus on the barriers and obstacles that have become an everyday reality for us as we navigate the COVID-19 situation. Some of these barriers may include not being able to get together with friends, not being able to go out to […]
Today the focus is to “Name it, to tame it” (Dan Siegel). I found myself with feelings of grief as the world has changed and continues to shift daily. Part of me knows it is temporary and in some ways it doesn’t feel it will return to normal. Understanding the stages of grief and the […]
Listening to music, having a cup of tea and taking a walk are all great things to do to cope with stress. A more effective way to cope with stress is to read. A recent study showed reading reduces stress by 68 percent, more so than listening to music, having a cup of tea, or […]
