The summer slowdown is upon us. Right now you may feel a little unmotivated, to say the least. Unless you’re one of those lucky people who works from the beach, it can be hard to concentrate on the tasks at…
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One of the most powerful means of expression involves taking pen to paper or fingers to keyboard as emotions spill forth. For those in mental health treatment, it is often a life line. Sitting with a client recently, I found…
“One way to boost our will power and focus is to manage our distractions instead of letting them manage us.” – William Goleman I know I’m not alone in being easily distracted. In fact, with the proliferation of smartphones, smart…
Spring is truly a natural time to reawaken your spirit and get a fresh start inside and out. Perhaps there is a change you have been considering for months or even years. Maybe a new and invigorating idea has swept…
Finances, family, work, and especially, rush hour traffic. These all contribute to a US population that is constantly on edge and stressed by the 24-hour cycle of life. And this is without discussing politics. American adults experience stress in many…
Many of us have an iffy relationship with time. Largely, we resent it. Because when we’d rather time slow down, it seems to, almost on purpose, sprint and slip away from us. This is why many of us find ourselves…
With all of your good-intentioned resolutions in place, you might have already reneged. If so, don’t sweat it! Chances are if you follow the mind and body tips below, you will be able to think more clearly, be more focused,…
Low self-esteem can turn our lives into a series of self-fulfilling prophecies. Lack of belief in ourselves — the feeling that we are unworthy, or destined to fail — often goes hand in hand with self-sabotage, and this link can…
Our ability to be resonant with ourselves is a key for bringing healing into our life. “Why am I so stupid?” “I am such a loser.” “Why can’t I do anything right?” These are just some of the questions that…
A simple and effective end of year ritual is to carve out a little time for yourself to meditate and journal. The holidays can be delightful, but they also come with a degree of stress. Cycles of grief and family…