Even though most people look forward to the holiday season, it’s also a time of stress and anxiety. There are a lot of pressures: high expectations, gift buying, traveling, spending time with family, and hosting or attending a flurry of parties. There is also the flip side. Some people have too little to do and […]
Ways To Get Rid Of Negative Thoughts
October 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Sometimes it can feel like you are swarmed with negativity in your life. Rather than accepting this premise as “just the way it is,” try doing just something different. Next time you are feeling or thinking negativity, try a techniques to get rid of negative thoughts. Here are a couple suggestions to try: As soon […]
How To Practice Acceptance
August 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
One of the hardest things in life is accepting what is, even if it’s not what you want. Practicing acceptance is kind of like surrendering in that you’re no longer resisting what is in front of you. So many of us spend half our days thinking about the past or the future that we forget […]
Are You Held Back By The Past?
August 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Why is it so hard to let go of the past? Many people seem to hold on to memories with a tight grip, as if these moments more meaningful than the present moment. As I say in my book, Just Give Your Head a Shake: “When we live in the past or the future, we […]
5 Ways To Reduce Your Stress Now
April 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Have you ever noticed that once you’re stressed out, more stresses just seem to appear? It’s almost like the stress follows you around like an unwelcomed guest. If you’re finding that stress has taken over your life, it’s time to find ways to reduce it. With a few changes and some awareness, stressors can become manageable. […]
Get A Handle On Stress During April
April 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Getting a handle on stress is easier than you might realize—and April is stress awareness month—so it’s the perfect time. If you can give yourself even as little as a few minutes a day toward stress relief, those minutes will turn into hours over the years and your body will thank you. Here are some […]
Getting In Touch With Your Authentic Self
March 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The real you is a person unlike anyone else. This person is totally unique and wonderful, yet so few of us are in touch with our authentic selves. What seems to happen is that overtime, we stop listening to our own voices and instead make choices based on cultural norms: go to school, get a […]
5 Ways To Reduce Stress (Do These Before The End Of The Year!), Part 2
December 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Think of these five tips as mini resolutions to take on before the end of the year. Sometimes we can get caught up in waiting until January to improve ourselves, but some things are too important to hold off. The perfect moment for reducing stress is now. The holiday season is a good excuse for […]
