Making a Commitment to Change
Managing the stresses of day-to-day life is like going on a diet. When we decide to lose weight, the only way to achieve long lasting...
Happiness Habits to Beat Stress & Burnout
Stop Worry & Frustration, Attract Positives into Your Life, Be a Better Role Model for Your Kids, Build Self Confidence
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Finding Gratitude in Grief
My dad passed away at the end of March. This photo was taken only a month before he died. Within two weeks of the photo, he was diagnosed...
Self Esteem Building
I've spoken about the protocol for dealing with unwanted thoughts and emotions before - identify and label, ask Why? and combat cognitive...
Goal Setting
As much as it's important to stay in the moment, it's also appropriate to set aside time for goal setting. Let's say you've been looking...
What Hat Are You Wearing?
What hat are you wearing right now? Everyday we wear so many different hats. The Parent Hat; the Worker Hat; the Driver Hat; the Chef...
Words Matter
Words matter. We've all heard the saying, "It's not what you say, but how you say it." How true! But that little pearl of wisdom doesn't...
Why Should We Meditate?
Meditation. Despite being an excellent way to reduce the stress of everyday life, many people negatively associate it with metaphysical...
Get Off the Control Freak Train
Did you know that we’re hardwired to want control? Yet our efforts to control others end up leading to conflict, and our attempts at...
Making Big Decisions
Life changing decisions are never easy. Changes we make come with consequences. For example, if you decide you want to get a new job for...
Create a Mindful Lifestyle by Living in the Moment
Living in the moment is essential for maintaining a mindful lifestyle and dealing with the stresses of everyday life. How much time do...
Accepting Reality & Managing Expectations
Sometimes our (unrealistic) expectations get in the way of being satisfied with life. Here are some questions you can ask yourself to...