Doing something difficult is easier when you have support. Whether it's an exercise goal, starting a new project or a life transition, when we explore something alone, it is more stressful than when we have someone to share it with. Consider this for a moment. Think about something difficult you're trying to do right now. Are you in it alone? If so, could you enlist a friend or partner to help you? Notice whether it feels more or less stressful based on your support system.
Research shows…
How many of you are feeling stressed and overwhelmed by these crazy, uncertain times? While 2021 may be off to a bumpy start, you don't have to be at the mercy of everything that's happening in the world.
Now is the time to take your well-being into your own hands!
I’m a little shell-shocked. I’m not surprised by the events of the past week in Washington or by the rising Covid numbers (according to the New York Times, we are up 75% in Salt Lake County over the past 14 days). And I’m not surprised by the suffering I witnessed on a walk in my community past homeless encampments and individuals clearly suffering from addiction and/or mental illness. And while it may not be surprising it is hugely disturbing. I fluctuate from angry to disappointed to outraged to deeply, deeply saddened.
Read MoreI talk a lot about embodiment - deeply feeling the experience of the moment - moving beyond the narrative in our head and into the bodily experience of what's actually happening. One of the ways I do this is by consciously engaging my senses - paying attention to what I’m tasting, hearing, seeing, feeling and smelling. This sensory attention helps us to be more present, which in turn, takes us out of our constant worrying about the past and the future and into what’s right in front of us (which is often both beautiful and easy to miss).
Read MoreI'm making gift giving a little easier this year with The Gift of Gratitude!
Purchase one for a loved one and I’ll thank you by giving you one too. It’s the gift that comes right back to you:)
Are you tired of buying more STUFF?
Are you looking for something more meaningful to give - something that could affect huge change in someone’s life?
Do you think that being more positive, hopeful and optimistic could make the world a better place?
If so, I have the perfect gift for you. It’s a simple online course called The Gift of Gratitude!
Read MoreI have to say that in many ways, I’ve felt myself held hostage by this election cycle. And while to some extent, it is still playing out, I do feel like a weight has been lifted and my body is ready to expand again.
Read MoreA message on election day in the U.S….Hang in there everyone!
I'll make this short and to the point:
This is an intense time.
Your are not alone.
You have the inner resources you need to take control of your nervous system and calm yourself down.
Did you know that one of the best ways to lower anxiety is to practice interoception; the skill of paying attention to the sensations in your body? This simple practice of shifting your awareness from your mind to your body can calm your nervous system and reduce ruminating thoughts and anxiety. It also strengthens a part of your brain called the insula which is the center of the mind/body/brain connection.
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