This human experience is a journey, marked with highs and lows and much in-between. Along the way, we all experience difficulties, like loss, grief, illness, and injury (both physical and emotional). In the midst of these challenges, we will seek solace – and there are a number of places we might find it. Healing quotes…
While everyone’s busy measuring macros or counting calories, there’s a far bigger nutritional crisis flying under the radar… magnesium deficiency. Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a vital role in many body processes like muscles, bone health, nerve function and mood. The problem is, that modern farming practices have left our soil (and therefore…
Anxiety is a feeling we all know, and one we would rather not experience. Anxiety, however, is an important human function; it helps us protect ourselves, take action, and even connect with others. It alerts us to potential problems in the future so we can take measures to prevent them if at all possible. Anxiety…
We each have an internal world that nobody else can see or understand. It can be an incredibly powerful and magical place to be and yet very few of us takes the time, to nurture our internal world and to explore it, to cultivate it and to make sense of it. When you go into…
In the ever-evolving landscape of the modern workplace, the idea of maintaining a positive mindset can feel like a well-intentioned yet unrealistic pursuit. The simple instruction to “think positive” isn’t a practical solution to the complex challenges one might face at work. However, the importance of a positive mindset in the workplace goes beyond mere…
Have you ever found yourself entangled in medical insurance bureaucracy? If so, you have an idea how stressful that can be, and how much anxiety it can provoke. Recently I had a mini prescription insurance drama which caused me to feel quite anxious – anxious that I wouldn’t get the daily thyroid medication I need…
Goals are meant to get you to where you want to go. They are an important component of success. However, if a person or a company’s goals are vague or unrealistic, they can do more harm than good. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry expressed it quite clearly in this quote: “A goal without a plan is just…
It’s no secret that our friends help to determine the direction and quality of our lives. Almost everyone would immediately agree with that statement and there’e plenty of science to ground this powerful idea. The problem is that very few people actually act on that knowledge. Crippled by fear of judgment, it’s often very easy…
In today’s fast-paced and often challenging world, nurturing the emotional well-being of our children is paramount. Helping our kids cultivate a positive mindset, for instance, can help them develop essential skills to move through the world with confidence, resilience, and positivity. Positive affirmations for kids, simple but profound words of encouragement and self-belief, are one…
A member of my study group walked out in the middle of the class. When she got back, we celebrated what she had done. What would happen if you did that at school, at work, or during a meeting? Do you think it would be celebrated? Probably not. In fact, you’d more than likely be…