“We don’t see things as they are. We see things as we are.” ~Anais Nin When I was young, I used to stare out into […]
The Areas of Our Lives We Need to Balance to Find Peace and Contentment
Balance is everything and is really what we are striving to find in life. Balancing work and play. Balancing food and exercise. Balancing a social […]
10 Positive Things to Do for Yourself in the New Year
I think I know you pretty well. I know I don’t know you, know you, but I’m guessing since you’re here, you’re a lot like […]
A Natural Approach to Mental Health: How to Reduce Anxiety Through Gardening
“When the world feels like an emotional roller coaster, steady yourself with simple rituals. Do the dishes. Fold the laundry. Water the plants. Simplicity attracts […]
No One Starts Off at Their Best – Why We Need to Keep Going Anyway
“Others have seen what is and asked why. I have seen what could be and asked why not.” ~Pablo Picasso This article is about the […]
The Benefits of Solitude and How to Get the Most from Your Alone Time
“Understand that healing and growing can distance you from people who you once had a bond with, and it can also bring you closer to […]
How to Better Manage Stress So Little Things Don’t Set You Off
“It’s not stress that kills us, it’s our reaction to it.” ~Hans Selye I was driving home from work, minding my own business, when a […]
Choose Joy and You’ll See the World with a Brighter Perspective
“We cannot cure the world of sorrows, but we can choose to live in joy.” ~Joseph Campbell It’s been just under five years now since […]
How to Overcome Ultra-Independence and Receive Love and Support
“Ultra independence is a coping mechanism we develop when we’ve learned it’s not safe to trust love or when we are terrified to lose ourselves […]
10 Easy Responses to Use When People Ask Why You Aren’t Drinking
Embracing the holiday season can sometimes mean embracing alcohol with gusto… or not. Fortunately for those who choose the former, “Dry January” has caught on over […]