Where is the most peaceful place you have ever been? Let me tell you a little about my most peaceful place. It is Lourdes in southwestern France. I was lucky enough to visit there in 2005. The feeling I had when I was there was like no other. Complete and utter relaxation. Time seem to…
When someone first introduced me to the concept of silence, and how to use it for emotional health, I was skeptical. How could having silent moments decrease anxiety and worry, as well as improve mood stability? Once I tried it and incorporated it into my lifestyle, I noticed a changed. I was less frustrated, more…
Anxiety can cause much distress in your life. Some days, even getting out of bed can be a challenge. How can you try to decrease anxiety in your life? Some helpful tips that have helped my clients are: Giving yourself enough time to prepare for an area in which you struggle. For example, if you…
We all feel anxious at one time or another. One coping skill that you can use to manage that anxiety is to be wise. But what exactly does that mean? Being wise means knowing yourself well enough so that you can recognize your feelings and know what to do to prevent you from feeling out…
Thanksgiving is approaching. I never realized exactly how much my mother did for these holidays until I started to do them myself. I have come up with a recipe that can help reduce holiday stress. The directions are as follows: Start planning a month before. Yes, I said a month. Why? Because the more you…
Your house should be your sanctuary. But what happens when it becomes a trigger for panic and anxiety? The toys are covering the floor in every room, the wash has not been done in 2 weeks, the cat litter stinks and the refrigerator is empty. What can you do? First, realize that no home is perfect….
What did we do before texting? We talked!! We could hear the voice of the person we were talking to on the phone. The tone of voice could tell us if the person was sincere, if they were joking, or various emotions they could be feeling. The tone of voice would set the standard for…
Millions of people suffer from anxiety on a daily basis. The strain of the symptoms effect not only you, but your relationships as well. From daybreak, you may wake up anxious, and that significantly effects your daily routine. Anxiety can effect your appetite and you may not want to eat breakfast. This is a fatal mistake, as it is…
Struggling to strike a balance between your personal and professional life? You are not alone. Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is becoming harder than ever before. With excessive competition and fear of job loss, workers are putting in longer hours and consequently, struggling to juggle their responsibilities. So, is there a way to achieve a…