Mindful eating. Sounds nice but kind of ambiguous. I know I’ve written a lot about mindfulness this summer but mindfulness is just an easy and helpful practice to incorporate into your daily life. Often, our minds are focused on either the past or the future rather than the present moment. This takes away our ability […]
We are exposed to many stressors today. The busy schedules we put ourselves in, as well as family obligations and minor inconveniences, can leave us feeling overwhelmed and stressed. When we encounter a situation that we see as stressful, our central nervous system reacts and triggers glands within the endocrine system to release stress hormones, […]
Guest Post by: Marcia Brandhorst Fear! What is fear? Merriam-Webster defines fear as, “An unpleasant, often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger.” “An anxious concern”, “Reason for alarm” and my favorite, “Profound reverence and awe.” It can be debilitating and can feel as impending doom for so many. Franklin D. Roosevelt once […]
Did you know that most people give up on their resolutions by the second week in February? This doesn’t come as a shock, though. Our days are packed with errands and deadlines. How does one stay motivated to stick to their resolutions with all the hustle and bustle of every day life? Take some advice […]
Guest blog post by: Victoria Ansell Happy New Year to everyone! Holiday festivities and New Year celebrations have ended. A new year calls for new change. Whether your holiday season was joyous and special or a little sad, remember that we are constantly moving forward, and the start of a new year is upon us. […]
You’ve heard that little voice in the back of your head. You know the one…that quiet, little voice that whispers all your fears, doubts, and insecurities. If you’ve ever suffered from fear or anxiety, you are not alone. Anxiety disorders affect more than 40 million Americans each year and these are just the reported diagnoses. […]
Seasonal changes can be like the changes that we experience in life. The earth prepares for rest in autumn. The trees start to shed beautiful hues of orange and red. Temperatures begin to drop and animals prepare their harvest. Winter creeps in with cold and dreary changes, causing many things to die off. Shades of […]