Sometimes it’s hard to wake up, get your day started, then keep a great attitude when remembering all of the chaos happening in our world. Between political turmoil, California wildfires ravaging the west coast like never before, environmental destruction, and the cost of things in general rising seemingly weekly, there’s a pull toward the noticeably…
Category: Anxiety
A Winter Self-Care Toolkit: Mindful Ideas for Inner Warmth and Improved Well-Being
The holiday season is something we look forward to all year. The presents, the festive activities, the happy gatherings, the seasonal caroling, maybe even a little snow to witness on Christmas morning. All of these things can bring joy and excitement to most people. But we should remember that mindfulness during this time of year…
Letting Go of Fear: Overcoming Spooky Thoughts with Mindfulness
We’ve all experienced fear. I know I have in my life without a doubt. Some experiences I had as a child and young adult remain branded in my memory and are still unexplained to this day. Things that brought me such fear that I didn’t want to go to sleep at night. Truly scary, teeth-chattering,…
What Really Happens to Our Brain When We Get Angry?
We all get angry. We swear and curse and sometimes drop a derogatory word or two. but have you ever thought about what happens in our brain when we get angry? Are we hurting ourselves by getting angry? in this article, I’ll explain what actually happens inside of our brain when we get angry. Anger…
Wellness Month: Are You Worth Good Health and Happiness?
We tend to forget about the simple pleasure of living when life is happening. We have responsibilities. Work. Family. Managing our finances. Trying to find a few moments for ourselves. Remembering to eat. And breath. And remembering that we are more than how we sometimes allow others to make us feel. In honor of National…
PTSD…Not Just for Those Who Serve
I have a lot of respect for people who served in and are currently serving in the military. Several relatives, co-workers, and friends of mine have given their time and chance of sacrificing their lives to protect our freedom and rights as Americans today for what these heroes did and continue to do. About 12…
7 Ways to Control Your Hamster Wheel with Mindfulness
Our lives can at times feel, well…dare I say out of control? Feeling as though the hamster wheel of life just continues spinning faster and faster… …things to do, …people to take care of, …finances to manage, …unexpected emergencies, and more? We never fully stop to consider why we don’t take care of ourselves more….