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Why is it that being at the beach or in the mountains is so relaxing? On some level, everyone knows that the sights and sounds of nature have restorative properties. Experiencing the breeze, the sky, the sun, or the moon just seems to cleanse the soul. But is there any science behind this phenomenon? There […]

It can be easy to be yourself when you are by yourself, at home, in your own space, or when you are with people who have known and loved you for a long time. When we are feeling safe, and appreciated, we don’t have to think about how to be. Behavior comes out of us […]

Do you have difficulty making decisions? If there is no easy answer, some people will delay making a choice. They don’t realize choosing to delay is a choice. And it’s one that keeps us from entering the future and living an expanded life. When it comes to choices, the only thing anyone can do is […]

If you had plans to spend Saturday with a friend, and they had to suddenly cancel at the last minute due to an unexpected work emergency, it’s natural a part of you would experience disappointment. Even though your feelings were hurt, you were not harmed. Hurt doesn’t always mean harm. Sometimes people who are keen […]

Scientists often say that the brain is the supercomputer of the body. Each day it is responsible for managing countless processes and functions to keep our life-sustaining organs and systems working correctly – and we aren’t even aware of it. Others say the brain is like your home. It holds everything about you, your thoughts, […]

Do you find yourself constantly worrying about the future? Perhaps you don’t worry about your future, but you worry about other people’s futures? Or the future of our planet? If hearing some bit of news triggers this type of “future tripping,” here are some techniques to use. 1) Remember that worrying doesn’t ever change outcomes. […]

Life involves so many different relationships. We have relationships with family, friends, lovers, co-workers, and neighbors. We also have a relationship with the news, social media, our body and even the food we eat. When we are not conscious of a relationship, we sometimes start reacting instead of relating. Have you ever seen a social […]

Anxiety is a natural reaction to stress. It spikes our system so we are ready to flee or fight. This spike usually subsides and resolves after a 1-2 minutes. When anxiety persists and does not resolve on its own, we must dismiss it and bring our levels back to normal. This begins by recognizing that […]

Healthy, interpersonal relationships often involve being of service. But when a friend, family member, or co-worker is constantly asking for assistance…they might be in an unhealthy cycle of not taking care of their own responsibilities and expecting others to fulfill that role. When someone is constantly in crisis and reaching out for help, remember that […]