In stressful times like these, it’s important to find ways to tune out the extra noise. Personally, I can’t leave the news on for too long. The noise we hear affects our energy and mood & I’m very mindful of what I’m hearing during my “off” hours. Background news or negativity can be draining even […]
A Beginner’s Guide To Mindfulness
Mindfulness has been a popular buzzword in wellness circles even though it’s a practice that has been used for hundreds of years. Various cultures around the world embraced mindfulness techniques to deal with everyday difficulties and to help honor religious beliefs. Using a definition from “The Mindfulness Solution”, by Ronald Siegel, M.D., mindfulness helps us […]
How To Save Yourself From Crippling Anxiety
This post contains affiliate links. Originally published on 7/1/2015. As a mental health therapist and sufferer of anxiety I understand the grips of anxiety all too well. I have never met an elephant but I understand the feeling of an elephant sitting on your chest. I have no explanation for the numbness and tingling that […]