HOW TO START A MEDITATION PRACTICE

HOW TO START A MEDITATION PRACTICE

Many people start a meditation practice by assuming it should be easy. At first, this is not the case. As soon as meditation begins, the mind wants to do anything and everything else. Your mind, like everyone’s mind, wants to be free. Meditation is a training of the...
REDUCING PERFECTIONISM FOR A HAPPIER LIFE

REDUCING PERFECTIONISM FOR A HAPPIER LIFE

Do you feel a strong need for things to go smoothly? Do you have trouble letting go when things don’t work out as you had hoped or expected? If so, you may be experiencing perfectionism. Whether you proudly wear the badge of “perfectionist”, have a bit of anxiety...
PRACTICING SELF CARE THROUGH CREATIVITY

PRACTICING SELF CARE THROUGH CREATIVITY

For many people, walking, yoga, or meditating are great go-to self-care activities. For others, it’s getting together with good friends for a healthy meal and some laughs. Any activity that feels good, addresses health and wellness, and can be done in a relaxed way...
REFLECTING POSITIVELY ON NEGATIVE THINKING

REFLECTING POSITIVELY ON NEGATIVE THINKING

Have you ever tried to stop thinking? It’s impossible to do, right? All day long, thoughts just bubble up and then get replaced by more thoughts. Some are good thoughts; some are bad thoughts. Some are happy thoughts; some thoughts are angry, confused, or sad. It’s a...
WHY PUMPKIN IS A SUPERFOOD

WHY PUMPKIN IS A SUPERFOOD

The word “superfood” has used a lot over the past several years to describe a food that is nutrient-rich and full of vitamins and minerals. Pumpkin is a wonderful but often overlooked superfood. Did you know that pumpkin is good for your vision and it’s a high-fiber...