Anyone who knows me knows I have a dog named Missy. She is, without question, one of my favorite creatures on the planet. I adopted her from the shelter when she was approximately 3 months old. This April we celebrated her 5 birthday. I hadn’t had a dog since my…
Tag: mental health
Soothers
Many of us are trying to change our old ways of being to find more peace and joy in our lives. New lifestyles take practice, experience and repetition. After all, we have been practicing our old ways of being for quite a while so it stands to reason that it…
True Happiness is Unconditional
Each of us has the power to choose to be happy everyday yet many of us are still unhappy. We tell ourselves, I’ll be happy when I get a new job, or I get a better partner, or I get the bills paid off, or when I retire, or when….
Looking Back
It is so fun to reminisce when the memories are good. Each of us can think of some fun times with loved ones and friends. The memories bring a special warm feeling. Life can be so sweet. On the flip side are those painful memories. Remembering events and interactions with…
Connection: One Easy Step To Enjoy Your Loved Ones Even More!
During the holidays our desire to connect with our friends and family may be even greater than other times in the year. A helpful tip to improve your chances for a meaningful interaction is to recall what you appreciate about each person with whom you will be visiting. Starting about…
Embracing Emotion
The only way through something is through it. When we try to avoid addressing situations, especially difficult ones, they tend to come back allowing us the gift of the experience. When it comes to emotions it seems that when we focus on them, they become bigger. For instance, if I…
Spice in Life
Spices in our food make the dish more pleasurable. Spices add depth to the flavors and thus to the enjoyment of our sustenance. Even a simple addition, such as salt, can really make the difference between edible and delicious food. Spice in our lives can do the same thing. I…
Doing Our Best
Each day we are different from the day before. We can even fluctuate throughout the day. This fact is often overlooked when we have expectations of ourselves and others. Take for example, our energy level. Our energy and mental acuity often fluctuate based on sleep, nutrition, wellness, and emotions. Some…
Discomfort to Empowerment in Six Easy Steps
It would sure be great if we didn’t have to struggle with anything, or would it? Everything doesn’t go our way all the time. There are situations that challenge us to accept what is and move forward in a way that represents our best self. When we find that things…
That Feels Selfish!
Oprah encourages us to live our best life, people tell us to have boundaries where we put ourselves first, others tell us we have to let our loved ones struggle through their problems yet be there to encourage and support. All of this may feel like we are acting selfish….