How do you find joy? As imperfect human beings, we unfortunately cannot feel happy all the time. We are bound to have moments of dis-ease and displeasure. Some of us have experienced hardships and trauma from which it feels hard to bounce back. Others are currently undergoing bouts of anxiety or depressed mood. The advice […]
10 Things I Learned From Practicing Mindfulness
When you hear the term “mindfulness” what thoughts come into your mind? What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is a highly underrated form of self-care. In fact, several studies have shown positive results in brain function, sleep, motivation, focus, and much more when we include mindfulness in our routines. Mindfulness can be used to increase conscious awareness […]
Getting through Holiday Grief
As the holidays draw near, thoughts of family, friends, and quality time come to mind, and we reminisce on memories of past holidays. When it comes to grieving a loss, those thoughts can take a dark turn, and the memories may bring hurt more than they bring joy. Grieving the loss of a loved one, […]
How to Get Un-Stuck
You may have noticed a theme in your experiences. The same pattern keeps happening over and over again. You end up in the same type of relationships, your jobs are a dead end, and you feel unhappy with yourself. One bad thing after another, only to leave you feeling burnout. And then, it happens. A […]
Power of Positivity
I’m sure you’ve all heard tirelessly of the idea that “what you put out is what you get back.” Sounds like a cliché; but what if there’s real truth to that? There’s more to this concept than just thinking positively. In order to receive positive vibes, you need to live a life full of positive […]
Grass Is Always Greener
“The grass is always greener on the other side,” or so they say. We always want more. People with straight hair want curly hair so they buy permanent texturizers to accomplish that. People with curly hair want straight hair, so they use permanent relaxers to alter the chemical structure of their hair. Is it possible […]
A Moment Of Silence
It’s surprising how just a moment of silence can take away all the mental chaos we deal with on a daily basis. Call it whatever you want: “meditation,” “mindfulness,” “peace,” etc. It sure makes a world of difference when you try it. Some like to have this moment in the morning before they start the […]