Mar 10What Is Active Meditation?We’ve all seen ’em. Wellness influencers dressed pastel colors, with a beautiful waterfall in the background, as they record their meditation ritual. Perched on an Instagram-worthy craggy rock (with a cushion to be sure), they show us how to breathe with their eyes closed for a minute. I didn’t get…Meditation5 min readMeditation5 min read
Feb 22An Inspired Affirmations-Based Approach to Self-GrowthBeing your best self isn’t easy. There are some days where it feels impossible to show up authentically all the time. Negative emotions can make it a challenge to come up with positive affirmations. When negative self-talk starts to bubble up, it helps to remember that something really important is…Affirmations6 min readAffirmations6 min read
Feb 146 Common Misconceptions About MeditationFor years, I knew that meditation was a powerful tool for improving physical and mental health, but for loads of my own reasons, I never really made use of it. There are plenty of myths about what meditation is and how to practice it. From thinking that meditation requires an…Meditation5 min readMeditation5 min read
Feb 95 Ways to Build Authentic ConnectionsWe all create a variety of relationships in our lives: some will last for decades, and others might only last for the length of a plane flight. Some complain that they don’t have time for an authentic connections or friendships, or weren’t very good at making new friends growing up. …Authenticity4 min readAuthenticity4 min read
Jan 204 Steps to Start a Mindfulness PracticeI’ve been thinking quite a bit about mindfulness, and if you read my most recent post, you know that it’s a hot topic everywhere these days, especially with the turn of the new year (and maybe our resolutions) still fresh in our memory. Now I’d like to further explore the…Mindfulness5 min readMindfulness5 min read
Jan 5The Benefits of Mindfulness, and What It Actually MeansMany of us have set intentions to be more mindful in the New Year. The term has caught on more recently, and just in the last decade, an increasing number of people have Googled the word “mindful” for more information on the topic. Mindfulness isn’t anything new, even though it’s…Mindful3 min readMindful3 min read
Dec 27, 2022Four Steps to Better Intention SettingRather than utilizing traditional New Year resolutions, I prefer to set an intention (or several) for the year. …Intentions4 min readIntentions4 min read
Dec 9, 20226 Ways to Communicate for ConnectionHave you ever rolled your eyes after receiving a text? A text that the sender intended to elicit assistance or sympathy. After receiving what I considered to be a rather melodramatic text recently (and rolling the above mentioned eyes), I paused to consider what the TRUE intention of the message…Connection3 min readConnection3 min read
Nov 25, 2022An Attitude of GratitudeWith the holidays looming ahead, the days can be a struggle for people who deal with mental health issues. The stress of family celebrations, gift-giving, or the hardship that might come with being alone over the holidays, can all make us feel less-than-cheery about the season. But something I’ve found…Gratitude4 min readGratitude4 min read
Nov 6, 2022A Diary vs A JournalA diary and a journal are similar in that they are both used to keep personal records. Diaries deal with more your day to day activities. On the other hand, a journal leans more towards thoughts, feelings and, frequently, broader ideas. It is common to use a diary for tracking…Diary3 min readDiary3 min read