Dear Stress: It’s Time To Break Up!
Dear Stress, It’s Time to Break Up “Because you’re just not good for me anymore.” Stress has a way of sneaking into our lives like a toxic relationship. It promises to “help” us stay alert, get things done, and stay in control—but in reality, it drains our energy, clouds our thinking, and keeps us stuck in a loop of tension. So, what if we finally said: Enough is enough? The good news is, you don’t have to stay trapped in the stress cycle. You can shift your focus, step out of the loop, and create…
My Stress Reliever: Traveling!
April is already almost over, and it still amazes me how time does have a way of going by quickly! My husband and I just returned from a 3 week European adventure. It was fabulous. Not only did we get to visit some friends in Germany, we got to experience an organization called Road Scholar that does educational and active educational tours. Ours was in Tuscany and Umbria part of Italy. This group was a new experience for us and we thoroughly enjoyed meeting new people and learning about the regions in ways we never…
Stressed About Taxes? Nature Has the Perfect Refund
“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” — Viktor Frankl I’m going to make this short and sweet, since I need to file my taxes! LOL! Actually, they’ve been done for a while, I’m fortunate that my husband is always on top of doing this and he’s got the organization of it all down pat. Tax season is not a stressor for us, but I know it is for many people. Read the article below…
Mind Tricks We Might Fall For (That Aren’t True!)
“I have to do everything perfectly, or I’ll fail.” Truth: Perfection causes paralysis and it’s more valuable to make progress and move forward than striving for perfection. “I don’t have time for self-care.” Truth: You can’t pour from an empty cup—small self-care resets boost productivity and shows you value YOU! “I’m not good enough / smart enough / capable enough.” Truth: Your mind gathers ‘evidence’ for this belief, when you keep telling yourself this, instead shift your focus and self talk to I am good enough, I am smart enough and I am capable enough.…
The Tricks Our Minds Play | What if the Stressful Thoughts You Believe… Aren’t Even True?
“Don’t believe everything you think. You are not your thoughts.” — Byron Katie Happy April Fool’s Day! I’ve never been fond of April Fool’s Day kinds of “tricks,” but I find it’s a perfect opportunity to look at how we get tricked all the time from our own minds. You see, our thoughts can run amok and cause us all sorts of worries-which by the way-studies have shown most of what we worry about, approximately 90%, doesn’t actually come to fruition. But the problem is: we often believe everything we think. Yes, our minds are…
Spring Reset Exercise: Releasing What No Longer Serves You
As the days grow longer and the first signs of spring appear, we naturally feel the pull to refresh and renew. Just as we open windows to let in fresh air and clear out the dust of winter, we can also clear out the emotional, mental, and even physical clutter that no longer serves us. What if this season wasn’t just about tidying up your home—but about releasing the weight you’ve been carrying in all areas of life? Imagine the lightness, the clarity, and the freedom that come with truly letting go. Grab a piece…