You see that picture to your right? Well, that’s been me at times as I’ve written this book on stress relief! It’s rather embarrassing to say this, but it’s true. I’ve gotten just a little stressed out during this entire process, which has seemed long, at least to me. I’ve been told many authors take up to 5 years to write a book, but that story didn’t seem to make any difference to me. I often felt like a failure in the book writing/publishing department. That’s changed now. Yes, I’m getting closer, dare I say…
It’s been an amazing summer here in the Northwest. Some might say it’s been a bit too warm for the NW comfort zone, but I’ve enjoyed it. I’ve made sure I’ve taken time-outs to play, eat outside and relish the warmth. I know it doesn’t last, so I’ve decided to appreciate whatever we get. I hope your summer is going well and you are making sure you take time out for fun and leisure. Taking time-outs and playing are all good things to do to keep stress at bay. They are included in my book…
Half of 2015 is just about behind us – unbelievable! If you’ve forgotten about the dreams and desires you had at the beginning of the year, it’s not too late to wake up and hit your reset button. Trading in your current familiar zone for a year worth celebrating and owning the bragging rights to just six quick months from now is worth the effort. Here are some simple ways you can refresh your life and re-inspire yourself: CHECK IN WITH YOURSELF – What in your life still has you hungry for more, is causing…
Wow! Time sure does fly. I know this is a cliché, but it is so true! We’re almost through half of 2015! I remember thinking at the end of December how the end of June 2015 seemed so far out into the future. The future is now here! Hope all you dads had a great Father’s Day on the longest day of the year! Here in the Northwest, we are very appreciative of the summer solstice due to its signal of “official” summer. We all seem to relish the long days (approximately 16 hours of…
Journey to Inner Calm Mind Movie Meditation It’s time to take a break, relax and let go! Enjoy! I’d love to hear how that meditation movie break worked for you? Comment below!
What’s more useful in responding to stress-a proactive or a reactive response? Actually, it’s both! What’s important is to find healthy proactive responses and healthy reactive responses. First, is the proactive approach. Proactive approaches involve modifying your behavior or mindset before the stressful situation has occurred. To illustrate, let’s imagine you are moving-typically a pretty stressful event! Healthy Proactive Responses Would Include: Making a plan for moving day Gathering all packing supplies in one area Asking friends and family for help with packing, moving or unpacking Carefully labeling boxes with their contents Hiring a cleaner…