New Years Eve, a time for hope and encouragement, is right around the corner. Take some time to plan for the big night! Goals can be set and achieved all year long, but most people look at New Years as the start of something new - and a time to set goals. Think about your life [...]
The best christmas gift is to realize how much you already have. - Unknown The last two years have been a roller coaster - for everyone. It doesn't matter how many presents are under the tree, or if you even have a tree. The only things that matter are the memories you've made, the people you [...]
Do you know that the little voice you hear in the back of your head isn't really "you"? That voice is actually there to protect you and is known by psychologist as your "inner speech"! And boy is it negative! Your inner speech is constantly narrating your life while presenting its' version of your life as [...]
Let's finish out the last month of 2021 with positive, self talk! Below are 15 affirmations to tell yourself weekly - and even daily! I am confident. I am powerful. I am getting better and better every day. All I need is within me right now. I am inspiring people through my work. I am not [...]
Welcome to the holidays where you are destined to feel a range of emotions that range from exuberantly happy to overwhelming stress. Fear not! We are here to help. Everybody looks forward to the holiday season. It's a time of joy and togetherness. But, the part that nobody talks about is the stress that comes along [...]
Oftentimes people will get lost in the fear of failing or a state of indecision. This rabbit hole of feelings tend to bring people down emotionally, but what if we had a way to stay out of this state of mind? Every person was put on this planet with a purpose and our journey on Earth is [...]
This past weekend we entered Daylight Savings Time and turned our clocks back. An extra hour of sleep is glorious!! But, this time change also seems to be a signal to our body that winter is here and activates those with Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.). Ugh, right?! Some Signs of S.A.D. Negative thoughts and feelings Disturbed [...]
The phrase "get some rest" typically invokes the thought of taking a nap or getting a good nights' sleep. But, did you know there are seven different types of rest: Mental, Spiritual, Emotional, Social, Sensory, Creative, and Physical. Saundra Dalton-Smith, a board-certified internal medicine physician, gives an in-depth review of identifying the various areas of rest and [...]
We all have a vision about ourselves that identifies who we are: student, daughter/son, morally straight, intelligent, etc. The self-affirmation theory says that we are motivated to maintain this positive self-identity even when somebody or something threatens our belief. Have you ever noticed when somebody else tells you 'who you are' that does not align with [...]
We talk a lot about taking care of your physical and mental health. Emotional wellness is also an extremely important part of maintaining your health. Emotional wellness is a compilation of reducing stress, self-care and working on your mental fortitude. Mental health studies were initially founded back in 1883. More recently, Harvard studies have shown that mindfulness [...]
