2 days agoFour Tips for Setting GoalsThe start of a new year brings a lot of hope to people, and many are inspired to set goals or resolutions. It is a symbol of new beginnings and having a clean slate. We feel determined to make this year better than the last. …Goals2 min readGoals2 min read
Jan 304 Techniques to Combat AnxietyAnxiety can be overwhelming and feel as though it has taken over your life. Training your body and brain to relax is not an easy process. …Anxiety2 min readAnxiety2 min read
Jan 24Is This Anxiety?Anxiety and worry. These two terms are often used interchangeably, and understandably so, as almost constant worry is a large factor in anxiety. However, there are important distinctions between a normal level of worrying and anxiety. Recognizing this distinction can help you determine whether your level worry is a natural response to a…Anxiety2 min readAnxiety2 min read
Jan 16Beating the Winter BluesWe’re in it again, that time between New Years and Spring when the days and weeks can feel endless and depressingly monotonous. For many, this time of year is challenging. After the excitement and hope of the holidays, the winter is unfortunately characterized by less daylight hours and frequent rain. …Winter3 min readWinter3 min read
Jan 11The Difference Between Fear and AnxietyAlex Korb writes about the difference between fear and anxiety in his book, The Upward Spiral. Fear is a response to actual danger. Anxiety, on the other hand, is a response to potential danger. To put it another way: fear comes from seeing a lion jump out of the grass…Stress1 min readStress1 min read
Jan 2The Gift of RestAs you are planning for this new year, it is significant to remember the gift of rest. It’s so easy to get caught up in the day-to-day demands and responsibilities that rest often gets ignored. Webster’s Dictionary defines rest as: freedom from activity or labor peace of mind or spirit …Rest2 min readRest2 min read
Dec 19, 2022Busy being busySo here’s the thing, I was asked to blog about the topic of “busyness” about 3 months ago. I had really good intentions to blog about being busy. I intended to, really I did. …Self Care2 min readSelf Care2 min read
Dec 12, 2022Being Supermom Stressing You Out?Mothers are the world’s best jugglers: family, work, money-they seem to do it all. However, all that responsibility can often leave moms feeling overstretched and stressed out. According to a 2006 survey by the American Psychological Association (APA), women are more affected by stress than men and report engaging in unhealthy behaviors such as comfort eating, poor diet choices, smoking, and inactivity to…Motherhood3 min readMotherhood3 min read
Dec 5, 2022Do you sleep well?What causes a restless night’s sleep? Sometimes individuals become overwhelmed with life’s circumstances and this can lend itself to agitated sleeping patterns. Also, being fatigued can lead to poor rest. Things that lay in the unconscious become very much active in one’s sleep. …Rest3 min readRest3 min read
Nov 28, 2022Weathering an Emotional Storm: Healing & Moving ForwardThe the term “emotional storm” metaphorically represents times of emotional crisis in your life where you need to seek shelter in safety, connection with others, love, and calmness. An “emotional storm” can arise suddenly and consist of intense fear, chaos, anger, and a sense of unknowing. The aftermath of an emotional storm can leave you feeling confused, shattered, and physically exhausted. During the period immediately…Self Care2 min readSelf Care2 min read
