Every day it seems like there’s a new healthy lifestyle that promises to be better than the last. Everyone talks about them, your friends try them, and you always find yourself disappointed when you do the same. You stick to your new fad diet or follow your workout schedule to a T, but it doesn’t … Read more
In today’s world, our mind is constantly overwhelmed with information, tasks, and emotions. When our mind is stretched thin and being pulled in so many different directions, we are left feeling stressed, scattered, and anxious. Mindfulness is a useful tool to help quiet your mind, manage your stress, and learn to be present in a … Read more
When you’re holding something in your hand that you don’t want to hold anymore, what do you do? You let it go. In fact, in this case, there is no secret to letting go … letting go is a no brainer. If it’s a hot pan that’s burning your hand, you let go quickly. You … Read more
Don’t just be thankful … start practicing RADICAL GRATITUDE … Sometimes we don’t fully understand the importance of gratitude in life, much less appreciate the unbelievable blessings that radical gratitude can bring into our lives. Are you paying attention to the blessings around you? I mean, not “sorta” paying attention, but really keeping your eye … Read more
What Is Making You Feel Overwhelmed by Life? Before we launch into our 6 tips for dealing with feeling overwhelmed, you need to take a good hard look at what’s making you feel so overwhelmed by life. Until you identify the causes, any “fixes” you apply are unlikely to be effective over the long run. … Read more
When You Can Quickly Identify Your Anxiety Triggers, Your Life Gets Easier! Everyone worries sometimes, but if you find yourself constantly bogged down by your fearful thoughts and emotions, you might be experiencing anxiety. Hope is not lost. Here are some helpful tips to help you handle anxiety triggers and prevent them in the future. … Read more
Are You Suffering Because You’re Not Getting Enough Sleep? I’ve always had trouble falling asleep. I know I have a lousy nighttime routine that usually leads to me not getting enough sleep (4 or 5 hours is my average), but thus far in my life, I haven’t been able to muster up the gumption to … Read more
In scientific terms, Happiness is defined as the presence of positive emotions and the absence of negative emotions. But I think it goes more in depth than that. One leading researcher into happiness, Sonja Lyubomirsky, stated that happiness is “The experience of joy, contentment, or positive well-being, combined with a sense that one’s life is … Read more
“Me Time” Isn’t Selfish; It’s Necessary! Life is hard. And, if you never have any “me time,” it’s even harder. You’ve probably heard the phrase, “You can’t pour from an empty vessel.” It means that if you pour all your energy into supporting everyone else, you’ll eventually end up empty and unable to support … Read more