If you are busy and tired, you’ve probably heard the advice to “prioritize self-care.”  You’d like to do that, but you just don’t know how.  Your schedule is already packed – whether it’s working, going to school, caregiving, starting a side hustle, or some combination.  Finding ways to eliminate, a...

Procrastination is a common challenge that affects various aspects of our lives, from work and school assignments to household tasks like paying bills or completing home projects.  The reasons we procrastinate vary based on our individual priorities, preferences, and circumstances. 

Here are some c...

Sometimes we have decisions and challenges that don’t seem to easily solvable with just our brain. Our gut, also known as the enteric nervous system (ENS), steps in like a second brain. The ENS, a network of neurons in our GI tract, regulates digestive processes and communicates with the brain throu...

Often people who want to reduce their consumption of sugar give up because it’s just too difficult. If you’re looking to cut back or even eliminate sugar from your diet, here are 10 practical tips you can use:

KNOW YOUR WHY
Knowing your “why” can help you make it through challenging times. Reducing ...

“Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” - Henry Ford

If you’ve ever read or heard anything about “mindset” it was likely referencing the work of psychologist Carol Dweck, known for her 2007 book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. In it she describes the differences be...

Sometimes we get to the end of the year and can’t remember much of what happened. I have a solution for you: make and use a Jar of Good Things.

Here are the supplies you will need:
• An empty jar
• A stack of small pieces of paper
• A pen

The jar can be anything from a simple mason jar to a fancy cr...

In 2012, I went through a dental experience that left me with intense anxiety about going to the dentist. The mere thought of scheduling a dentist appointment became overwhelming. Prior to this incident, dental visits were routine and my feelings about going were neutral. However, this new dental an...

The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and connection, offering a break from our daily routines. For many of us the festivities are also accompanied by stress that can dampen our enjoyment. But it doesn’t have to be that way!

We can employ strategies to help us counteract that additional...

When someone brings up “health goals” what’s the first thing that comes to mind?  For many, it’s often “losing weight.” Dr. Gabrielle Lyon offers a unique perspective on this in her best-selling book Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well, where she describes her Muscle-Centric...

Dr. Masaru Emoto in his book The Hidden Messages in Water recounts astonishing results from years of water experiments.  He froze water from different locations and photographed the ice crystals.  Different water formed different crystals.  Some water, such as tap water, formed no crystals at all.  ...

Do you have trouble setting and accomplishing your goals?  See if you are making any of these common mistakes.  Try adjusting your goals with the tips listed here.

#1 Vague Goals

Mistake: The goal is too general or vague.  “I can be more organized.”

Solution: Make it specific. “I can clean out an...

Meditation and Its Benefits

Meditation is a practice with a wide range of meanings for people. For some, it may be part of a religious practice, while for others it may simply be a secular practice for relaxation and restoration. There is no one definition of meditation or one “right” way to do it....