May 2021

via Mind Body Green by Julie Nguyen Complicated and overwhelming feelings can come into play when you are going through something new or tough in life. If there's a lot going on internally, it can be hard to figure out exactly what you're feeling and...

via Thrive Global by Marina Khidekel When an interaction or conversation doesn’t go your way, you’ll often walk away from the situation physically, but mentally, you continue to replay it. Holding onto those anxious thoughts can make you feel like you’re walking around with extra weight on...

via the Atlantic by Arthur C Brooks A year before the pandemic changed all of our lives, a friend sent me a link to a survey based on academic research that rates your personality traits on a numeric scale. He was particularly keen to know my extroversion score,...

via the Conversation by Robb Rutledge Most people would like to be happier. But it isn’t always easy to know how to achieve that goal. Is there an equation for happiness? Many formulas have been suggested. Get enough sleep. Exercise. Meditate. Help others. Spend time...

via Thrive Global by Adele-Marie Hartshorn ‘Letting go’ of what no longer serves us is a hot topic in the holistic world. What do we mean and why is it so important? I help my clients let go of their anxious thoughts and beliefs so they can create...

via Mindful by Nate Klemp and Eric Langshur We tend to talk about gratitude as a way of expressing thanks—thanks for a meal, an event, or an act of kindness. Following the lead of researchers in the field of positive psychology, the definition of gratitude is a little more...

via the Huffington Post by Catherine Pearson So often, the habits that experts recommend to increase happiness aren’t compatible with actual daily life. Who has time to sit down for an extended meditation session when you’re juggling 1,000 different things? Fortunately, there is plenty you can...

via Thrive Global by Emily Madill How many times during the week do you feel overwhelmed? Do you spend more time worrying about the giant stack of things before you than actually doing the things? Imagine how much lighter the day would feel by eliminating the unnecessary...