Create Your Own Style of Meditating
Most people think of formal meditation as sitting in a crossed-legged position, with your eyes closed, and palms up resting on your legs. In reality, there are many forms of meditation and it is important for you to find the right practice that works for you. Having a variety of options to choose from allows […]
8 Steps to Stay Mentally and Emotionally Strong
Life can sometimes hand you lemons and everyone expects you to make lemonade out of them. Mental and emotional strength is important in order to handle life’s up’s and down’s. Being mentally and emotionally strong is something that takes practice but can help you to take life’s lemons and turn them into life strengthening lessons […]
Allow by Danna Faulds
There is no controlling life. Try corralling a lightning bolt, containing a tornado. Dam a stream and it will create a new channel. Resist, and the tide will sweep you off your feet. Allow, and grace will carry you to higher ground. The only safety lies in letting it all in – the wild and […]
Simple Summer Stress Free Activities
Looking for something to do this summer, but don’t want to burden your wallet? Here are some simple FREE Activities to take your mind off stress this summer. 1. Ground Yourself – Get Outside! Grounding yourself is a way to reconnect with the earth. Simply go outside, take your shoes off and walk around […]
How Hobbies Can Drive You To Mindfulness
Many hobbies allow us to practice mindfulness and relieve stress because they drive us to focus on the present moment and task at hand. Hobbies allow racing thoughts to subside and the mind to be at ease, concentrating on our current movements. Being mindful allows us to fully enjoy the beauty of the moment, enlightening […]
Stress and Its Effect on Your Body
Everyone experiences stress, some more than others. It is the body’s way of reacting to change, good or bad. Positive stress helps to guide you through dangerous situations or be aware of your surroundings. Negative stress is when a person constantly experiences obstacles or challenges and feels no relief or alleviation of their situation. When […]
How Do Colors Affect You?
Are you more attracted to someone wearing a red shirt or a yellow one? Do you feel different in an orange room versus a blue room? Colors can influence our mood, feelings, and emotions. Although there is not a lot of research in this area and your own cultures and experiences may influence how certain […]
10 Tools to Help Protect Yourself from Stress
Stress is always going to be lurking around, so it is important for us to have some tools in mind that we can use to protect ourselves from it and tackle it when needed. Here are just a few tools to put in your toolbox to help you stay healthy, happy, and stress-free. 1. Breathe! […]
