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 […]
Today‘s focus is on reaping and deepening what you sow, which heightens the importance of affirming ourselves as beautiful, loving beings. Researchers have long marveled at the almost-magical power of self-affirmation. Affirmations are positive statements that reinforce positive thoughts and attitudes. They’re usually said in the present tense first person (e.g. I, me, myself, etc.) […]
Music is deeply connected to the brain and has a strong effect on our emotions. Music can evoke emotional responses to relax, reduce anxiety, aids pain relief, and improves the quality of life. Today’s exercise is to turn on the music. Humans thrive off of listening to music. Our brains have something called “music memory.” […]
Today’s exercise is one of reminiscing. They say, “A picture is worth a thousand words”. Take some time today to flip through an old photo album or scroll through photos on your computer or smartphone. Reminisce about joyful moments in life. Take the opportunity to share your experiences and memories with others by emailing, texting […]
Today let’s practice staying present in today. We are surrounded by many unknowns with COVID-19 that could keep us from living today. The time is now. No need to worry about tomorrow until it is here. Look at what is in front of you today. The challenge today is to make a list of 5 […]
How to get through another day? I want to offer ways to cope during this challenging time. My hope is to provide you one simple skill or solution each day to help get through COVID-19. When you think of comfort what comes to mind? As we are faced with restrictions, it is easy to […]
