We have so many ways of communicating digitally today that many of us no longer write letters anymore. Even if you put it in an email, a letter is a powerful tool to express your feelings to another person. It is far less threatening to us to write our feelings than it would be toContinue reading “Writing Letters”
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Kindness Matters
Research has shown that acts of kindness can reduce the symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression, all while increasing your self-esteem, energy, and optimism. And on top of feeling calmer and happier, it’s good for your physical health too! “An honest concern for others is the key factor in improving our day to day lives.Continue reading “Kindness Matters”
Dealing With Anxiety and Fears
You could be having the most peaceful day and suddenly it is upended by bad news or a bad situation happening to you. This happens to each of us at some time or another throughout our life. Some anxiety is a natural part of life. There are events happening all the time that cause usContinue reading “Dealing With Anxiety and Fears”
A Stress Test
During this time of living through a contentious election and a pandemic, many of us are feeling overwhelmed and stressed. This will have a negative affect on our bodies if we do not try and relieve the stress. Stress is a feeling of emotional or physical tension. It can come from any event orContinue reading “A Stress Test”
Silence is Golden
Stop. Close your eyes. Take a deep breath. Shut out the world around you. Taking time to be engulfed in quietness is all too rare in today’s world. It is by practicing silence, that we can find out who we really are. Constant noise is a companion to modern life, with television, car radios, cellContinue reading “Silence is Golden”
Importance of Calm
The ability to manage our emotions and remain calm under pressure is an extremely important quality. It not only enhances your physical and mental health, it also helps the people around you to optimize their performance. Calmness is a goal we should all strive to attain. It will lessen the hold anxiety and worry haveContinue reading “Importance of Calm”
Creativity – Our Super-power For Mental Health
How do you help yourself when feelings of depression, loneliness, or sorrow occupy your mind? During this time of Covid-19, it is imperative that we address these thoughts to maintain our healthy lifestyle. For me, I have found that being creative has helped ward off these feelings. I have used paint-by-number, adult coloring books, sewing,Continue reading “Creativity – Our Super-power For Mental Health”
Our Powerful Mind
Recently all our lives have become fraught with uncertainty, conflict, and anger. You cannot live in this country (and probably the world) without feeling the unrest, stress and tension present everywhere you go (even if you never leave your home). We are being bombarded by negative messages, nastiness, and even lies, which are almost impossibleContinue reading “Our Powerful Mind”
A Place for Everything, And Everything in Its Place
For me, being organized is a way to reduce stress. I have learned that by being unorganized, I waste a lot of time in my day. I also would get frustrated with myself which would lead to feelings of self-hatred and incompetence. I began the habit of “A Place for Everything, And Everything in ItsContinue reading “A Place for Everything, And Everything in Its Place”
The Power of Lists
I am a self-proclaimed obsessive list-maker. I love making lists of just about anything I need to accomplish. I have made lists for: Grocery shopping To-do’s for work Things to do on my days off Stores to hit on trips to the mall Things to remember to do for myself Things to bring on vacationContinue reading “The Power of Lists”
Organizing, Growing, and Finding Peace Together 