Disagreement, arguments, and fighting generally cause distress. Our political environment has been chock full of these elements and is causing many people distress these days. Whether your candidate won or lost or you were ambivalent or completely fed up, virtually no one seems content. Here are a few tips on how to protect yourself from [...]
The end of January, beginning of February can be a difficult time of year. As beautiful as winter can be, short days, lack of sufficient sunlight, and cold temperatures can greatly affect our mood and outlook. Maintaining our energy and positive spirit this time of year can be challenging. How do we make the best [...]
The holiday season has begun! A joyful holiday is always the goal, however the push for perfection can easily turn holiday joy into stress. Let’s take a look at ways to make your holiday more joyful. Simplicity – Simplicity is often the exact opposite of what we are trying to accomplish for the holidays. Examine [...]
When we judge ourselves harshly it is important to heal those thoughts. Consider this… “I just can’t do anything right!” How can you heal that thought? What is a higher level thought? “I am doing my best” or “I am just having a bad day today.” Developing your ability to honor yourself with acceptance is [...]
When our minds are cluttered with the impurities of stress, fear, tension and an endless “to do” list, we cease to operate at an optimal level. A physical detox; ridding the body of unhealthy substances, is effective in cleansing the body. A mental detox is the clearing out ineffective habits and toxic patterns. This process allows [...]
Glasses with clear vision of Teton Mountains in background Busyness is ubiquitous. We are constantly bombarded by advertising telling us that we need more. Everywhere we go someone is asking us what is new. What if nothing is new? Does that mean something is wrong? If we spend time in stillness, is that [...]
In September, we celebrated our first year in business. What once was just words on a piece of paper, has now become a practice and wellness center with clients and a following participating in life coaching, guided meditation, workshops and seminars on life’s issues, yoga, and half day retreats. Our business venture was preceded by [...]
Have you ever noticed that the car goes where your eyes go when you are driving? That is why it is important to look where you are going. Something similar happens with our thoughts. Manifesting is the process of focusing on what you want to occur in your life to bring it about. This means [...]
Are you longing for something more? …but you don’t have the time… …but you don’t know what that something is… …but ________fill in the blank____________. Are you done with buts…? How about some reading to get you started? Try these engaging books to begin your journey! 10% Happier, by Dan Harris Harris, an ABC news [...]
Focusing on the positive can transform our life experience. It is through appreciation that we find joy and hope. Negative thinking and fear has the power to paralyze us. There are times, especially in recent weeks, when tragic events in our nation and world perplex and disturb us. There are times when our empathy for others [...]