“Well of course it’s OK to crave normalcy”, you think to yourself. “Why is she even writing about this?” Here we are, in month SEVEN of the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic. We are grasping at ways to find our new normal, and what I am seeing in my clients is a deep grief starting…
Stress and Anxiety: What’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter?
Stress and anxiety are terms that are often used interchangeably. What’s the difference? This post is Part 1 of a series about stress and anxiety.
The Latest Research on Depression and Exercise
For years, exercise has been known to be a factor in preventing and treating depression, but until now researchers haven’t proven whether there is a causal link or simply a connection. The latest study makes it clear.
Feeling the January Blues? It Could be Seasonal Depression
Do the short, grey days leave you feeling depressed, tired, and unmotivated? You may have heard of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or Seasonal Depression. Over half a million people in the US experience seasonal depression, and women are more likely to suffer. New research sheds more light on this experience.
Apparently Blogging is Not Just Writing. Who Knew?
Hello and Happy 2019! I’m back after a little break from writing and I wanted to talk about what the process of starting this blog has been like: an enlightening learning curve to say the least.
Take a 30-Second Self Care Break
Keep reading for ways to take a quick and easy self care break to reset your mind and body.
How Do You React to Stress? Are You an Over or Under- Functioner?
People tend to react to stress in predictable ways. Some spring into action mode, trying to solve and fix. Others shut down and curl up into a ball. Both extremes are old, deeply ingrained strategies for dealing with stress. Read on to find out which reaction you tend towards and how to find…
Homemade Butter
Happy Thanksgiving! I am taking a break from my usual topics this week to share one of my favorite holiday traditions, making homemade butter. Time in the kitchen with family counts as self-care to me! It’s easier than it sounds, will get you in touch with your primitive roots and you will be…
Can We Please Stop Telling Moms to “Stop Glorifying Busy”?
For years, there has been a popular cry for moms to “stop the glorification of busy!” What if we aren’t glorifying anything at all, but are just really, genuinely, bone-crushingly, exhaustingly, BUSY?
8 Things You Can Do Today to Cultivate Joy
If you are committed to growing mentally, emotionally and spiritually, you might be REALLY good at identifying what’s wrong. You notice your shortcomings, take responsibility for your part in any conflicts and are probably very sensitive to all of the suffering in the world. You are constantly looking for ways to improve and…
