Between the pandemic, wildfires, hurricanes, political tension, and everyday stressors of our lives, it seems like we are in a chaotic whirlwind called 2020. These turbulent times can make us feel uncomfortable, uncertain, angry, fearful, disappointed, or any combination of the mentioned emotions along with a slew of others. That is external chaos and it’s [...]
In these turbulent times, you’ve probably observed that just about every news story is overwhelmingly about things we can’t influence or control, and ultimately this leaves us feeling unable to help, or make a change. It’s easy to get hooked on this headline distress – there’s even a new name for the excessive amount of [...]
Most of us have grown up being taught that the proper formula is “Ready, Set, GO!” But in almost every case, we actually need to “GO” before we feel ready. In fact, starting before feeling ready is often cited as one of the chief habits of successful people. Why is that? Aren’t we supposed to [...]
There is a truth weaved in the famous quote from Marcus Garvey that states “with confidence, you have won before you have started,” that many of us can relate to. Despite that resonance and countless examples of how even in failure a confident person’s confidence doesn’t diminish, the number one regret among the dying remains [...]
You’ve been hearing it more than ever before. “I feel run down.” “I need a change.” “I’m tapping out.” “I need to get away.” “I’m on a dead run, and I’m tired.” Probably sounds familiar. So we’ll take it as read that everybody is running – not in the physical jogging or power-walking sense, but [...]
One of the most simple and effective things we can do to support the body is drink an abundance of water. This is a fact that most of us are well aware of yet still seem to regularly bypass or struggle to keep up with. By taking command of our hydration we are actively setting [...]
Aromatherapy is a practice that dates back many thousands of years carrying on from one civilization to another. Ancient Egypt, China, and India being of the first cultures to bring forward and utilize this form of medicine in a visible way. Plant extracts such as essential oils were highly respected and for much time carried [...]
Part of choosing a healthy lifestyle is recognizing which behaviors and habits leave us feeling fatigued, or drained. Without even knowing it, many of us participate in actions that end up robbing us of more energy than it’s worth. We don't maintain healthy energy levels. By noticing how we invest our time and mental resources, [...]