I would not typically consider myself a time waster (*cough* don’t ask my husband what he thinks). But when it’s a task I do not feel super motivated to complete, I tend to get sidetracked with all the “oooh shiny” things in my world. When it’s not a task I am not super excited to […]
Mindfulness Benefits and Practice
Benefits, Insights and Practice of Mindfulness In this fast paced and often stressful world, we are often running on autopilot or even worse allowing our worries and fears to shape not only our decision making but also our resulting emotions and actions. Coasting on autopilot or reacting from a place of worry or fear can […]
A Twist on Gifts for the Holiday Season
I have been staring at an empty sheet of paper, this year’s Christmas List. I am a list maker. I come from a long line of list-makers. It helps me stay organized and on track. It draws down wispy inclinations into concrete ideas. I feel creative and productive. My lists sometimes even embolden me to […]
Nurturing Healthy Self-Esteem
There are a couple essential building blocks for nurturing healthy self-esteem. These are some pretty heavy concepts. Entire niches of psychological theory and orientation have been developed based on these concepts. I am going to keep this blog user-friendly and break it a few simple strategies for nurturing healthier self-esteem. And it starts here: Experiencing […]
Being Heart-Centered.
What the heck does “Being Heart-Centered” mean?! It seems like I see heart-centered blah blah blah everywhere I go online. Heart-Centered Meditation, Heart-Centered Counseling, Heart-Centered Reiki, Heart-Centered Cardiac Care (just kidding–but that would be nice). Um, I even say some of my services are heart-centered! Let’s break it […]