Today, I challenge you to do one thing out of your comfort zone. For instance, if you have been wanting to lose weight, go out and walk or run for 15 minutes today. Or if you have been wanting to change jobs, send out a few resumes to other positions that interest you. Getting out of your comfort zone is like going to the gym and strengthening your[...]
Since she was a little, Nina had always been told what she should do in her life to be happy. She should go to college. She should get a good paying job. She should marry a good man. She should have only three children. She should go to church. She should watch her weight. She should dress this way. And so on… Yet she was rarely encouraged[...]
There is no time like the present to make a desired change. Still, many people struggle with the idea of change. Change can bring up all sorts of emotions like anxiety, fear, shame and so on. The best to tackle change is to break it down into little bite-size chunks. Taking on to much change to quickly can be overwhelming and discouraging, which can defla[...]
Emma and Ava are co-workers that have worked for the same company for years. They have a great working relationship and occasionally share some personal moments too. One morning, Emma stormed into the office after having a stressful morning, operating on little sleep and very little patience. Without noticing Emma's mood, Ava approached Emma with a cheer[...]
The other day I watched a documentary about the life of DJ AM (Adam Goldstein), a disc jockey that died of a drug relapse after 11 years of being sober. The documentary illustrated the struggles DJ AM experienced with his drug addiction and constant mental health battle to stay sober. DJ AM used his passion for mixing music and Alcoholic Anonymo[...]
What is gratitude? Gratitude is being out in the desert for 6 days with limited water and then it rains. Each drop of water is magical and magnificent. And there is nothing else but sheer appreciation for each moment in the rain. That’s gratitude. Really appreciating what you have. Not complaining that the rain didn’t come with a cheeseburger. Just ap[...]
Annabelle recently applied for a position with this amazing company. The job description appeared to be a great match for Annabelle’s educational background and work experience. She updated her resume and cover letter to match the job description and even hired a coach to help her improve her interview skills. Annabelle also made some connections with s[...]
What is fear? According to Psychology Today, fear is "An anxious feeling, caused by our anticipation of some imagined event or experience." Fear is a little monster in the dark that pops up sometimes when you want to make a change. Fear floods your mind with “what if’s” and doubts. Getting past your fears can be scary. It means taki[...]
The last few weeks have been extremely stressful for Laura at work. So to lighten things up a bit, Laura has gotten into the habit of retail therapy or shopping to relax. After shopping, Laura feels a quick rush of happiness. The only problem is that this happy feeling disappears when she goes back to work. One day she was paying her bills and discover[...]
It is the last five minutes of yoga and now it is time for final relaxation. This is the time to quiet the mind and reflect on the practice. Marissa lies down and closes her eyes in an attempt to enjoy these final moments of peace. Then she hears her phone buzz, it could be an email, a text message, or a voicemail, who knows? Maybe it’s her kid’s scho[...]