Posted: March 24, 2020
Throughout life it is normal and expected to experience periods of time when we seem to be transitioning from one phase of life to another. Life transitions can be joyful – like when we get married or become a new parent or overwhelming – like…
Posted: January 9, 2020
Are you looking for more joy and happiness in your life? Do you sometimes struggle looking for meaning and purpose? Are you going through a transition and attempting to reevaluate priorities? Do you want to create a life worth living but don’t know where to…
Posted: October 16, 2019
Gratitude is recognizing the good in our lives and being thankful for those positive experiences. It turns out that the ability to acknowledge the good in our lives and to express gratitude for the people, places and things that bring us joy can protect us…
Posted: May 16, 2019
Self-Compassion allows us to manage negative self-talk, perfectionism, people pleasing and judgmental thinking. Self-Compassion increases our resilience to suffering, shame and failure. In order to understand Self-Compassion, it is helpful to first reflect on what compassion is and what it feels like. Compassion happens when…
Posted: February 3, 2019
Human beings are magnificently designed. When we are in a life-threatening situation our body reacts while shutting down our prefrontal cortex where planning, analyzing and problem solving occur. This process allows us to react immediately without wasting time. If, for example, a lion is running…
Posted: December 15, 2018
Have you ever passed up potential friendships and opportunities to be part of a group because you were afraid you wouldn’t be accepted, or you would wind up getting hurt? Have you ever trusted someone too quickly only to be disappointed or hurt by them?…