If you experience grief during the holidays, know that this is very common. Most of us place unrealistically high expectations on the season. This lofty view of how “things are supposed to be,” combined with past memories, lack of funds, or personal struggles can make it difficult to get into the holiday spirit. One of […]
The Best Holiday Stress Relievers
December 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
When it comes to the holidays, additional stress can cause many people to feel less than festive. Holiday stress can cause you to feel anxious, frantic, depressed, and overwhelmed. It is hard to enjoy the season to the fullest when you’re struggling to hold it together. However, you can start right now to turn your […]
Stay Happy And Motivated All Year Long
December 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
As the days get shorter and fall settles in, it can trigger depression symptoms in many people. There is a condition called Seasonal Affective Disorder that can strike due to the lack of sunlight. It’s also known as the winter blues, and even though it’s not yet winter, this mood disorder can cause some people […]
Deep Breathing Techniques For Stress & Anxiety Relief
November 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I don’t believe in keeping valuable information to myself, especially if it can help someone to overcome their suffering, due to stress or anxiety. I’ve decided to share tips about progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) and deep breathing techniques that are designed to relax you and bring you out of states of anxiety or stress. These […]
Create A Stress Reduction Toolkit
November 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Stress and anxiety often go hand in hand in our society. They are a normal part of the human experience and can be triggered by both good and bad stressors. Good stress happens in relation to something exciting or positive happening in your life, while bad stress comes from a negative or difficult situation or […]
Do You Have An Attitude Of Gratitude?
November 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
One of the things I used to better visualize my ideas, dreams, and goals was to practice being grateful. When I was first starting my business I had a written goal to meditate and give thanks and gratitude for all that I have in my life—twice per day. This practice instilled a mindset to receive […]
3 Questions You Must Ask For Lasting Love
November 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
How do you really know if he or she is The One? Is it just a strong feeling or is any of it based in logic? Have you heard those stories of people recognizing “soulmate” and wondering how on earth they can know for sure? Surprisingly, lasting love does go beyond emotions and has some […]
What If Your Love Story Isn’t A Fairy Tale?
November 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment
When you are in love, a profound change occurs inside you. And it is not just the chemical reaction and strong feelings, but a change in how you think and see the world. It can be a huge transition for a single person who is accustomed to thinking for “me” to start thinking in a […]
How To Make Meditation More Powerful
October 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
After starting a meditation practice, most people wonder after a few weeks or months if they are “doing it right.” This is a really common concern, especially since you might notice that the harder you try to clear your mind and meditate, the more distractions you’ll notice. The good news is that it’s not the […]
Girls Around The World Telesummit
October 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
We just finished the global telesummit Girls Around the World and had some fantastic girls on the call from Africa, Colombia, the US and Canada. It was fantastic and we hope to snowball this into a regular forum for young girls to be able to not only talk about their stress but to also receive […]
