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,…
Category: midlife
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…
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…
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?!…
Learning How to Let Go and Move On
How to Let Go and Move On Life is always changing. Sometimes it brings positive shifts that are easy to embrace, but sometimes change can be challenging. We all take comfort when we feel like our life has a sense of routine to it. We feel safe when life seems predictable, when we know what to expect, when we know our role and when we can depend on those around us to know theirs. Changes that we choose and make intentionally are also easier to accept and remain steady with.…
How to Have Your Own Back and Get Excited About Life Again
You say you’re fine, but you’re really not. It’s like an automatic reply message when someone asks how you’re doing. You respond instantly saying you’re good, you’re ok, everything is fine. I’d like you to think about whether you’re moving through your days feeling as fulfilled, open-hearted, and satisfied as you’d like to be. Exactly. I feel you. You’re not as good, ok, and fine as you pretend to be! You think this is just the way it is. This is your lot in life. You accept the restrictions and…