Do you make time for fun in your life?
When was the last time you played?
You Need to Hear this Today
Stress, Boundaries and decisions
Here come the holidays…
Being Present isn't just some buzzword or trend – it's a mindset, a way of life.
Think about those times when you're hanging out with a friend, but your mind keeps wandering off to other things. Or when you're at a gorgeous place, but you're so busy capturing it on your phone that you forget to truly experience it. I've been there too, and let me tell you, when you make a conscious effort to be Present, life takes on a whole new vibrancy.
Ever felt too lazy to practice yoga?
self compassion is essential
Practice self-compassion daily and treat yourself with the kindness
Are you ready for sudden change?
Life can change in the blink of an eye… are you prepared?
Chronic stress is a beast
It's important to take steps to manage stress by practicing relaxation techniques, getting regular exercise, or seeking support from a healthcare professional if needed.
Living Your life with gratitude
Move from simply writing gratitude lists to living a life of gratitude, embodying it and becoming a grateful person.
Facing Uncertainty? Focus on What you know.
As human beings, we crave security. It's normal to want to feel safe and have a sense of control over your life and well-being. The more you fight against the fact that life feels uncertain, the more unhappy, stressed, and fearful you’ll become. Rather than draining yourself emotionally and getting trapped in a downward spiral of endless “what-ifs” and worst-case scenarios about what tomorrow may bring, remind yourself that uncertainty is natural and that it’s okay not to know. You can't prepare for every possible scenario. Life is simply too random and unpredictable.
When life hits you like a ton of bricks...
Over the last three months, I've been going back and forth to Boston to help my elderly father who lives alone. His health has been progressively deteriorating to the point where falls and other mishaps are becoming common occurrence.
Can’t get out of bed in the morning?
I remember when I was in the throes of an ugly clinical depression more than 6 years ago, getting out of bed to face another day of anxiety, stress and feelings of emptiness felt simply overwhelming. And for anyone who knows my story, yes it took yoga, meditation and my dear, sweet yogi sisters to help me turn my life around.
A quick nap can do wonders…
What's one of the first things that happens when you're stressed and overwhelmed? Your sleep gets affected, right? Either you don't get a good night's sleep or you can't get out of bed… but usually it's not enough quality sleep that's the struggle.
feeling tangled up in blues?
I realize it's summer time and that means sunshine, longer days, being outdoors, having fun with family and friends, cookouts, going to the beach and enjoying time in the backyard.
But what if you're just not feeling it?
multitasking is a myth
The next time someone tells you how crazy busy they are and how they have become an expert at multitasking, consider this: The human brain cannot perform two tasks that require high-level brain function at once.
Slow Down Your Busy Life?
Recently I've been talking with women who are struggling with feelings of overwhelm from not having enough time with family and friends…
Badge of Joy
Life hits you hard sometimes. And when I say I know, it’s true, I really do know.
The Change Will Do You Good…
So often we find ourselves stuck in old stories about who we think we should be or how we think we should have lived our lives –
Do Not Go With The Flow…
“Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” – Lao Tzu