Happiness

As summer begins its gentle wind-down, August offers a natural pause—a chance to slow the pace, reflect on your growth, and integrate what’s been shifting within you. Over the last few months, we’ve explored some powerful ideas together: The Stress-Weight Connection — how chronic stress affects the body, and how vital it is to become aware of your stressors and use tools that build inner calm. When you operate from that foundation, your body can begin to release weight more easily. You’re able to make choices that support you—instead of working against you. Self-Talk as…

It’s hard to believe summer is already beginning its wind down. I’ve been watching my container plants—usually an abundance of showy, cascading flowers—start to look a little spent. They’re not blooming as prolifically, as the photo shows, and I can see it won’t be too long before I’ll be cutting back many of the perennials and annuals to make space for any fall plantings I might decide to plant. And just as those plants are showing signs of summer’s end, I’m feeling it too. I feel like I want to simply stop, take it all…

 “Happiness doesn’t start with a relationship, a vacation, a job, or with money. It starts with your thinking and what you tell yourself everyday!” – Unknown Let’s talk about that voice in your head—the one that can lift you up… or bring you down. In the last Mind Matters blogpost, I focused on the power of self-talk—that inner dialogue that can either empower or limit us. What’s important to remember is that the way we talk to ourselves deeply influences how we feel about life, our choices, and even our happiness. In fact, the foundation…

“Spring is the time of plans and projects.” Leo Tolstoy Ahh, spring is in the air! Love this time of the year. For me, it’s a time when I feel very connected to Mother Nature. As I look out in my yard and see how the little blossoms are starting to show up, it reminds me of how this is truly the season of renewal and letting go of the heaviness that winter can feel like. It’s refreshing and gives hope of warmer days to come. The trees, that have been bare of their foliage,…

Don’t miss this exclusive Black Friday deal! “Gratitude is a powerful catalyst for happiness. It’s the spark that lights a fire of joy in your soul.” – Amy Collette Yesterday, I shared my reflections on gratitude and how it has the power to shift our thoughts, emotions, and even our lives. I hope it inspired you to reflect on the little (and big!) things you’re thankful for. If you missed it, here is the link to read all about it and watch the video I made for you. Today, I want to keep the gratitude…

“Procrastination has been called a thief—the thief of time“ William Nevins Procrastination certainly can rob us of time that could be spent in ways that are more satisfying and don’t leave us feeling guilty or burdened down with “things” left undone. I have indeed found myself procrastinating at various times, especially when the “task” I’m avoiding seems to be a big with too many components to it. Yet, I’ve learned, taking action is key to finding my way through getting things done that I’ve set out to do. Now, there are many reasons we procrastinate-and…