April has been designated as Stress Awareness Month. The intent of this global month-long event is to improve understanding of the causes and symptoms of stress, as well the importance of prioritizing stress relief and mitigation as part of a healthy lifestyle that includes generous levels of mental self-care. Also observed this month is Earth […]
April has been designated as Stress Awareness Month. The intent of this global month-long event is to improve understanding of the causes and symptoms of stress, as well the importance of prioritizing stress relief and mitigation as part of a healthy lifestyle that includes generous levels of mental self-care. April also includes Earth Day. Today […]
April has been designated as Stress Awareness Month. The intent of this global month-long event is to improve understanding of the causes and symptoms of stress, as well the importance of prioritizing stress relief and mitigation as part of a healthy lifestyle that includes generous levels of mental self-care. Today we cover how we may […]
April has been designated as Stress Awareness Month. The intent of this global month-long event is to improve understanding of the causes and symptoms of stress, as well the importance of prioritizing stress relief and mitigation as part of a healthy lifestyle that includes generous levels of mental self-care. Today we focus on proven stress […]
Since 1992, April has been designated as Stress Awareness Month. The intent of this global month-long event is to improve understanding of the causes and symptoms of stress, as well the importance of prioritizing stress relief and mitigation as part of a healthy lifestyle that includes generous levels of mental self-care. During the month of […]
Wabi-Sabi, a traditional Japanese philosophy, encourages us to find beauty in the transient and imperfect nature of the world around us. In a society that often showcases perfection as the goal we should all aspire to, the concept of Wabi-Sabi offers a refreshing alternative perspective that can help us appreciate the beauty to be found […]
Life is so busy. We all have responsibilities such as family and work that must be attended to and require the majority of our time and attention. To offset this busyness and resulting stress, many of us are constantly seeking strategies and secrets about how to be calmer. Any ideas are worth considering, just to […]
Minimalism can have a surprisingly wide array of benefits – to both our physical and mental health, and it’s easy to explore the basics of adopting a minimalist approach to life. With a low risk and a high potential payout, it’s worth taking a bit of time to learn more about all the potential benefits […]
Multi-tasking was once treated like a "silver bullet" - the solution to all the overwhelming demands on us. Now, the science has proven, multi-tasking is bad for us, and results in poorer outcomes. It's time to give it up. If we can.
Seeking inner peace? One sure-fire way to get closer to it is to fully embrace self-compassion. When we do, negative feelings and thoughts that take up so much space begin to get crowded out of our minds. When we combine self-compassion with mindfulness, our peace becomes more solid and resolute. Changes in our thoughts lead to […]
Strategies to improve happiness often emphasize how important it is to be mindful. And, unfortunately for me, mindfulness practices almost always seem to have a meditation component. When I try to meditate, I feel like I’m fighting my brain from going where it wants to go. So, while meditation has brought tremendous value to many, […]
