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Read More(Plus 2 Ways to Get More ZZZs) If you are struggling to get a good night’s rest, you may want to address these common sleep disruptors. I used to be really good at sleeping. I would crash out as soon as my head hit the pillow and...
Read MoreWhen self-doubt takes over, we can begin to lose our sense of purpose and identity. Here’s how you can be more confident in the choices you make. “Know thyself” is a nugget of wisdom that has survived since it originated in Ancient Greece all the way...
Read MoreReleasing anger and frustration can actually help you regain control over a hectic day or win back productivity after feeling frazzled. But you have to do it in a mindful way. On the surface, these three people live worlds apart: Stefan works as a family practice nurse...
Read MoreResearch suggests that awe can make you happier, healthier, more humble, and more connected to the people around you. ↓ Starting 15 years ago, scientists have been studying the complex and mysterious emotion called awe—one you might have felt if you’ve stood in front of...
Read MoreIf we don't confront the past, we can be haunted by sadness and self-blame. Recently, I went to high school Back-to-School night with my first husband, Mike, and we ran into a colleague of his I’d never met before. “This is Christine,” Mike said...
Read MoreWhen we deny what's difficult by putting our heads in the sand, we create more suffering. Here's a 10-minute meditation to reverse the tendency to start digging. Can you feel the heat? ↓ Life feels a little more intense these days: at home, work, out in the world....
Read MoreFor optimal health, make regular sleep patterns a habit. ↓ Getting the recommended 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night can be challenging enough. Kids come pussyfooting in and wake us up at 2 a.m. Or we stay up too late binge-watching TV, or we burn...
Read More↓ Empower yourself to shift the stories you tell. I could tell this tale as if I was a standup comic, social scientist, low-self-esteem support-group speaker and/or seer. And I want you to tell your tales in such ways too. But more about that later. ↓ Something weird has...
Read More↓ Cancer is a curable disease provided it is diagnosed early. However, a better option would be to proactively manage and prevent the birth and multiplication of cancer cells. The following 12 cancer-fighting foods could be very useful in preventing the dreaded disease taking roots in...
Read More↓ While much of the research on resilience focuses on individual strengths, it’s social support that may matter the most. When my mother died, the first thing I did was call my two best friends. Like good friends will, they dropped everything and came to my rescue....
Read More↓ Detoxes are definitely "in." And apple cider vinegar cleanses have become the new must-do detox. A mixture of apple cider vinegar with a variety of spices and juices (e.g., cinnamon, honey, ginger, cayenne pepper, lemon juice), this cleanse has been sweeping the internet as a...
Read MoreI met an old friend for dinner the other night who shared with me that most of her friends, in their early 40’s, were getting divorced. She also confessed that even she had been on the brink of divorce at least 10 times this year,...
Read MoreAs we look at labels, it's important to understand what we are actually putting into our bodies, and why artificial sweeteners are harmful. ↓ ↓ While they were originally formulated as a way to allow people to “have their cake and eat it too,” artificial sweeteners are now...
Read More↓ Use this method to process traumatic experiences and challenging emotional states. ↓ My favorite way to really catch up with a friend is to go for a walk. Some prefer meeting for a drink or lunch, but I love to walk and talk. A newly developed type...
Read MoreNo matter what you weigh tightening your middle could mean a healthier you. You may not be overweight, but you still have a “muffin top” that’s driving you crazy. If you find yourself with extra weight around the middle, there’s more to think about than the...
Read MoreWe have a natural tendency to think that the thoughts we generate in our minds are our own. We need to make room to evaluate new information that seeps into our minds. ↓ Like much of the best science fiction, the British TV series Black Mirror explores what might...
Read MoreOne scroll through health coach Massy Arias' Instagram feed will tell you most of what you need to know about her. She loves to exercise, she's a new mom of a baby girl, and she's a fan of inspirational quotes and mantras. But what Massy's 2.3 million loyal...
Read More↓ New research sheds light on the physiology of gratitude, bringing us closer to being able to understand and harness the health benefits of this powerful emotion. Imagine you are on the run from a Nazi manhunt and are taken under the protection of a stranger. This...
Read MoreFinding Spiritual Strength in Severe Illness ↓ “Some people awaken spiritually without ever coming into contact with any meditation technique or any spiritual teaching. They may awaken simply because they can’t stand the suffering anymore.” ~Eckhart Tolle ↓ Sometimes in life, we face pain so great that we must...
Read MoreUnderstanding the True Purpose of Yoga The true purpose of this 5,000+-year-old practice was never about contorting into the perfect pose, wearing cute yoga outfits, or building instagram followers with sexy backbend photos. These days, it seems like everyone is a “yogi.” Whether on social media, big...
Read More3 Nutritional and Eating Guidelines for a Pre-workout Session ↓ Some people think they can just eat whatever they want before exercising or working out. others don’t think about it at all. ↓ What you take into your body before you put yourself through a routine is absolutely critical...
Read MoreShifting Your Perspective for Greater Clarity ↓ I have been walking labyrinths and facilitating others using them as a walking meditation for over twenty years. The labyrinth is not a maze; there is only one path that has a continuous flow to the sacred center, and the...
Read More4 Ways To Create a Healthy Sleep Schedule One of my favorite quotes of all time is by science fiction author Robert A. Heinlein, from Starship Troopers. He writes, “Happiness consists in getting enough sleep. Just that, nothing more.” Yet, according to a new study released...
Read More7 Healthy Weight Decrease Tips ↓ Some healthy weight reduction tips can help you to towards your objective of keeping a healthy weight. The healthy weight decrease tips which are explained noted below are easy to follow together with some self-control and consistency as, without them, it is...
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