Finding your Flow
Incorporating ‘flow activities‘ into your everyday life is one of the keys to gaining balance and happiness. Remember as a kid how you got lost building castles on the beach, … Read more
Movement for Optimal Mental Health
Only in recent years have we come to understand the positive effects of exercise on the brain and mental health. Exercise is also good for one’s physical health. Reduced body … Read more
Transform Loneliness to Better Self-Care and Connection
Jennifer transforms feelings of loneliness into an opportunity for greater self-care and connection with women friends. She didn’t even realize the depth of her isolation and depression until we started … Read more
April: National Stress Awareness Month
Did you know that April has been designated as National Stress Awareness Month? Most Americans feel stress in their everyday lives but do not pay much attention to its consequences. … Read more
Positive Thinking and Self-Hypnosis
“I’m such a loser.” “I look fat.” “Why do I always say so many stupid things?” Lisa repeatedly put herself down and reported feeling increasingly despondent when things went wrong. … Read more
Robin Confronts Her Demons
How do you let go of the hurt that another person has inflicted on you? Robin grew up with an older brother that sexually abused her for years, when their … Read more
Love and Your Brain
Everything changes when you feel love, especially your brain. Valentine’s Day reminds us to take stock and acknowledge what matters most – the connection we feel for others. Think about the … Read more
Strategies for Balance and Happiness
Abdominal breathing, meditation, mindful walking, constructive rest and building friendships are some of the most powerful behavioral strategies for creating more balance and happiness.
Strategy for Deepening Intimacy in Relationships
How to create a practice of enhancing intimacy: Learn to tolerate difficult feelings through abdominal breathing. Deep breaths bring you back into the present moment. Remember that all feelings have … Read more
What is an Affirmation?
Affirmations can be used to bring positive and lasting change to your life. Every thought you have supports your mind in creating your moment to moment reality. Our beliefs are … Read more