Happy Stress Awareness month! When I learned there was such a thing as stress awareness month, I thought two things: first, "We need to be reminded to be aware of stress? Aren't we already far too aware of it?" and then, "Oh, okay, I get it....
It’s that time of year again—time for “getting it all done,” time for planning and parties and presents and…peace? Are you feeling peaceful this season? Are you feeling joyful? For many, the answer is, “no.” In a season when the reason for the holidays is supposed...
The body and mind are inextricably linked. What we do to one affects the other. When we care for one, we care for the other. How can we take better care of our bodies to improve our physical, mental, emotional, and even spiritual wellness? Body-Mind Connection First,...
I haven't always been a meditator. I used to think it was kind of strange, and I wasn't sure I wanted to try it for a long time. But about six years ago, when I was going through some of my hardest trials, a craving...
Stress Management: 15 Proven Ways to Stress Less (& Smile More!) I’m no stranger to stress. I’ve got a busy life, with six kids, after all! At least, that’s what I tell myself: “I’m stressed because_____(it’s the end of the school year; it’s summer and all the...