Within the last few years, the Royal Horticulture Society (RHS) and a few partner Universities did a study to help determine whether gardening is a mindfulness activity and the impact it has on our mental well-being (Mind & Soil). For this, a benchmark needed to be established so they reviewed how stressed the participants were […]

10 Things to Remember if You Have Anxiety Did you know that over 40 million people suffer from an anxiety disorder?  This is nearly 18% of our population.  Symptoms can be managed and there are a variety of things that may help.  General anxiety can be common in stressful situations, such a public speaking, but […]

7 Daily Prompts to Promote a More Positive Experience I am getting ready to complete 7-days together (virtually) with several friends (some new, some lifetime) working through activities to improve self-esteem.  The feedback has been both eye opening and inspiring. Eye opening to see how many have struggled with the daily tasks because they have […]

This post is the last of the month of April 2024 – the month of my birth to celebrate the BIG 5-0 and to officially kick off the year-long motto of #halfwaythere (because I am going to choose to make decisions for my health and well-being that will help me with the mentality of living […]

Ways to Embrace the Change of the Seasons Have you ever heard of “the winter blues?” They are a legit thing.  Your mental health can actually be impacted by a shift in climate changes from any season into another. Climate changes can cause and intensify stress and anxiety, adversely affecting mental health.  For example, events […]

Research shows that purpose and meaning in life are associated with the highest levels of happiness.  In fact, it is said that having a purpose in life is one of the most fundamental human needs.  However, finding your purpose is often not obvious.  It helps when you are inspired and connected to doing more of […]

Personal growth is a process of both understanding yourself and pushing yourself to reach your highest potential.  It means asking yourself who you are becoming and how you plan to get there.  People who prioritize personal growth also then, in turn, have more to give others.  Some examples of personal growth may include learning to […]

A beautiful life does not mean a perfect life.  A beautiful life doesn’t just happen, it is built.  Built daily by choices, humility, point of view, and often sacrifice, hard work, and discipline. A beautiful life does not often include physical “things” or things we can even see or touch.  In fact, there is a […]

5 Key Strategies Interpreting thoughts, happenings, and life in your own unique way is a good thing.  It is what keeps life interesting and beautiful – even in things around the world – art, architecture, music, literature, etc.  Where it may get a bit trickier – interpretations of thoughts can also trigger emotions. These emotions […]

Having habits and routines are essential aspects of everyday life.  Habits are the small changes that can add up to significant results over time.  Habits can play an active role in multiple aspects of life – mental and physical health, productivity, relationships, self-esteem, etc. In fact, studies have found that successful people tend to have […]