Getting through the Holidays with Grace with 5 Tips for Staying Positive As the holiday season approaches and the air is filled with anticipation of joyful festivities, for many, getting through the holidays can feel stressful. This time of the year can often bring up an extra layer of emotions and pressure. Whether it’s the pressure to meet expectations, or coping with a loss, or the hustle and bustle of seasonal preparations, staying positive during the holidays can be a challenge. “Of all the things that really and truly matter,…
Simple Ways to Beat Stress and Boost Your Happiness
Simple Ways to Beat Stress and Boost Your Happiness Wanting to beat stress and feel happier is a goal that begins like every other lasting achievement… one step at a time. Decompressing and finding peace happen with your commitment to one small intention and one little action at a time. In this blog post, we’re going to explore stress management and mindfulness, and how they can have a profound impact on your overall wellness and happiness – in the three parts that make you whole: mind, body, and spirit. Whether…
3 ways to use journaling to help you heal and let go of the past
Use journaling to help you heal and let go of the past so you can feel more optimistic and move forward. Journaling is a powerful tool that can help you process your thoughts and emotions, gain clarity, and improve your mental health. One of the most significant benefits of journaling is that it can help you heal and let go of the past. By writing down our thoughts and feelings, we can both express ourselves and listen to our inner voice. This can be a powerful tool for self-reflection and…
How to reduce stress and anxiety by staying present
How to reduce stress and anxiety by staying present It’s no secret that life can get extraordinarily stressful and overwhelming at times. From work deadlines to relationship issues, it’s easy to get caught up in the chaos and lose sight of the present moment. However, it’s important to remember that staying present can actually help reduce stress and anxiety. So, let’s talk about few tips and ideas for staying present and finding inner calm. Where is your mind First, mindfulness is key. Mindfulness is simply the act of being present…
Coping Strategies: The Power of Visualization and Using Affirmations
The Power of Visualization and Affirmations Visualization and affirmations are powerful tools to help you cope with life’s challenges and encourage feelings of hope and a positive attitude. These simple practices can help shape your mindset and beliefs about yourself and the world and are especially helpful when you’re struggling to cope. Visualization involves using your imagination to create mental images of your desired outcomes and experiences. By visualizing a positive future, you can activate your subconscious mind to work towards making it a reality. Visualization can help you overcome…
Why We Should Practice Gratitude
Why We Should Practice Gratitude Practicing gratitude is an undervalued ticket to personal power and to getting yourself out of feeling stuck in your life. Let’s start by unpacking what gratitude really is. The dictionary defines gratitude as the quality of being thankful. We know feeling thankful for something, whether tangible or intangible, is a conscious and positive emotion. Trying to feel grateful is something many of us strive for. It’s generally thought of as a virtuous quality, and who doesn’t want to feel a little bit more virtuous, right?!…