New Year’s Resolutions being a thing of the past When I was growing up, and even into adulthood, people would always be asking each other “what is your new year’s resolution” right before the new year was about to hit. And, me not knowing any differently, would always try to come up with something to […]
Self-Care and Gratitude During The Holidays
These last few weeks have been a difficult beginning into the holiday season. In my community this year, though, there has been a lot of grief, loss, stress, and overwhelm. First there was the Borderline Bar shooting on 11/8/18 where 12 innocent people lost their lives. Then that same night the fires (Hill Fire […]
4 Ways to Increase Inner Peace When Living in Stressful Times
This last weekend there was another tragic and senseless mass shooting. Although these types of events don’t happen very often, this one happened exactly 5 weeks after the shooting in Las Vegas. This came at a time when people who experienced the Las Vegas shooting were either starting to heal, or have continued to struggle […]
How To Meditate In Any Environment
Guest Post by Cassie @ehealthinformer Have you ever been at work, school or out on an errand and feel like you just need to get away? It’s normal for us to want to find ways to escape the many stressors in our life. Meditation gives us this, but it isn’t the first thing to […]
Just Let It Go! …And Learn How To Do That In No Time Flat!
This past weekend I took a trip with my mom to San Francisco to visit my brother and sister-in-law. We’ve been planning this trip for a while, and I was so excited! I hadn’t been to San Francisco for over 15 years and it had been several months seen I’ve seen my brother. A Win-Win […]
Having A Rough Time Sleeping? Here’s 6 Ways To Help You Get The Sleep You Need!
I decided that it was time for me to get a better quality of sleep. For the last several years I’ve had a HORRIBLE time sleeping through the night. For me, it was mostly because I was in a career working in crisis intervention and would often get calls in the middle of the night. […]
Life Hack: Mindfulness Exercises You Can Easily Do In Your Daily Life
These days everyone is talking about mindfulness. So, first off, what exactly is mindfulness? Mindfulness, according to Jon Kabat-Zinn, the founder of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), is “paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally, to the unfolding of experience moment to moment.“ Why is this important, and how can it help you? […]
How To Gain Control When You Feel Like Your Life Is Out Of Your Control
This last week my life unexpectedly took a turn and I felt like my life was out of my control. My daughter was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. Sometimes life throws us a curve ball that we may not have been counting on. Maybe there is a sudden shift in your job situation, you […]