People are often resistant to change, not realizing that change itself is constant. Even if you resist or avoid it, it will enter your life just the same. At first it can be difficult or annoying but, with time and an open mind, it can bring great things – personal growth, flexibility, improvement, strength, progress, […]

…a state of mental and physical exhaustion that can zap the joy out of friendships, family interactions, and so much more. Continual exposure to stressful situations can lead to this stress condition.  It isn’t always easy to spot and is worse than ordinary fatigue, as it can make it challenging for people to cope with […]

Have you ever said that something just “isn’t fair”. If so, you’re right. Often things happen that just aren’t “fair” and that is a hard part of life.  You can plan and plan.  You can prepare for things as much as possible.  You can think you have things “figured out”…and then…WHAM!  Something hits unexpectedly.  Something […]

and the impact it has When you experience broken promises from a friend or family member it can stir up feelings of disappointment, frustration, and betrayal. It can create a loss of respect and erode relationships. When you don’t keep a promise to someone it communicates to that person that you don’t value him/her. You […]

3 Types of Freedom and Tips on Breaking Free Freedom means the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without restraint or hindrance, without restriction, interference, or fear.  Essentially freedom means having choices. It is about being able to change your mind and choose different paths. It is about having no […]

Self-trust is one of the most powerful virtues you have.  To succeed in anything, you must possess the ability to trust yourself.  Otherwise, you are living through someone else, you are trusting someone else to offer you what you need, you are giving up the power to do what is best for you.  You have […]

20 Tips to Stop Your Mind from Overthinking Overthinking, or when your thoughts and worries circle in an endless loop, can stem from a lot of things.  Fear of making mistakes, stress, and perfectionism name a few. If you constantly overthink things, it will become a habit.  This habit can, in turn, make you more […]

What you can control. Your focus should be on the things you can control.  You may worry about things and when you find yourself doing so, ask “is this something I can actually have any control over?”  Take a moment to examine the situation. Pause. Notice. Revisit the facts (for sure stick to the facts). […]

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 […]