Why do we feel like we were living in more certain times during 2019? Was it because the world was open, we could mingle and socialize, go to restaurants, stores, and travel freely without thought? Was it because we felt like we had autonomy over our lives? Life is full of uncertainty – the art…
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For many of us, this trying time is further complicated by the many hats we suddenly find ourselves wearing. As we try our best to educate our children at home, do our jobs, run a household, and try to take care of ourselves, we find it can be pretty tricky. Do you find yourself wondering…
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As events continue to unfold, it can be difficult to cope with the new, perhaps intrusive thoughts and feelings that come along. Increased anxiety during this time is normal, and we are all experiencing it to some extent — but that doesn’t have to mean we let it rule us. With a little effort, and…
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Gratitude is such a powerful process. You might be wondering what gratitude really is. I believe that gratitude is the quality of feeling or being thankful or grateful, which is an appreciation of something received. This does not have to be a material item. So many studies show us how important gratitude is in our…
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Why are we so hard on ourselves? Why do we treat ourselves with judgment, and engage in negative self-talk? We can be our own worst critic. What would our lives be like if everything we said to ourselves came from a place of love and compassion, and not judgment? Would we feel better each day?…
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Our children are no different than us when it comes to stress and anxiety. As much as we hope our children never go through situations that provoke these feelings, the reality is that things happen that can cause our children to experience anxiety and stress. The Child Mind Institute provides a helpful description about anxiety…
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What happens when your children find themselves in conflict with the children of friends of yours? How do you handle it? Do you get involved, or do you allow them to try to work through it? In my experience, this is a tricky area to navigate, and can truly put adult friendships to the test.…
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In business and in life, when you are open to manifesting the opportunities that you would like to see come your way, it is amazing how things show up. As they do, it also gives you a chance to learn about yourself and grow with the new opportunity and experience it provides. Have you ever…
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As we move closer and closer to the new year and the new decade, I believe it is important to think about the intentions we want to set in our lives. Whether in business, family or everyday life, setting intentions is a great way to refocus our energy without setting goals that are attached to…
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The holidays can be incredibly stressful. With social, financial, and emotional commitments, it becomes easy to get caught up in it all. While it can be difficult to refocus our energy during this time, it is possible. Here, I share tips for bringing more mindfulness and consciousness to the holiday season (and life itself!). Slow…
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