Introduction
A. Importance of cognitive function and mental clarity
Cognitive function and mental clarity are essential for our daily functioning and overall well-being. Cognitive function refers to various psychological processes, including memory, atten…
“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” ― Alan Wilson Watts
Through our days we tend to hold onto the idea that we are stuck on the same path for the rest of our waking lives. But fear not, as we…
If you have not yet read The Artist’s Way or any other book by Julia Cameron you really should. I wanted to compile a list of some of her quotes for fun and publish them here. I hope you find the seven I have chosen enlightening, encouraging, helpful in a…
Introduction:
Motivational speeches and the influence of self-proclaimed gurus have witnessed a surge in popularity in recent times. When we find ourselves feeling down, isolated, or despondent, we often seek solace and inspiration in their words. However…
Exploring the Growing Body of Research on the Benefits of Mindfulness for Health and Happiness
Mindfulness has become a buzzword in recent years, with many people turning to this practice as a way to reduce stress, improve focus, and increase overall wel…
Everything is happening faster
In these times of instant gratification, our lives reflect a hurried rushed and busy mindset. Faster seems better. We are thinking, talking and doing things faster. We eat, walk and drive fast. And how quickly do folk type …
Three aspiring yoga students are sat round a table. A spiritual guru walks into the room. The guru says:
“Welcome dear brothers and sisters. Today, one of you will have an opportunity to take shelter in our ashram, where you will be trained under the sup…
The Road Not Taken
By Robert Frost
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the overgrowth
then took the other, just as fair
And havi…
“Sometimes it felt like believing too much
in everything we thought was right
would give us the whole world, and even a little more
we’d make forests out of deserts
and diamonds out of broken glass
But now I see
that your smile looks different
almost like…
My fear of heights can be crippling at times. No glass elevators for me. I don’t need to eat in a rotating restaurant at the top of skyscraper no matter how cool it is supposed to be. Getting to the top of the Eiffel Tower only to come right back down was…
“Mastering others is strength. Mastering yourself is true power.“ - Lao Tzu
In order to master yourself, you have to be able to master your thoughts.
But sometimes it’s not so much about changing a thought as much as it is about changing and redefining …
One of the best ways I’ve found to manage stress and increase productivity is by managing my thoughts and my mindset.
Learning to cultivate an empowering mindset has maximized my results (both personally and professionally!) while minimizing the time, s…
How different do you think your life would be if you focused more on the things that ARE working out for you and less on the ones that aren’t?
Since the time we are little we’re taught to focus on where we fall short.
In school, papers mark what you got…
I firmly believe that if we truly want to heal our body, we need to start with our mind.
I was about 16 years old the first time I experienced my first episode of auto-immune issues. I was put on various medications which temporarily relieved some of my s…
Every now and then a picture will show up in my memories of a younger, thinner, more beautiful.. and immensely quieter and lonelier version of me. She wears the same smile as I do now but back then the smile rarely made it down to her heart. And the laug…
5 Ways Sensitive People Can Manage Stress in the Workplace
Create Boundaries and Let People know if they have crossed them.
Know your triggers and Implement calming techniques once you find yourself being triggered.
Have at least 1 item readily availa…
Growing up I learned early on to work hard, always hustle, expect struggles…and always, ALWAYS be a “good” girl.
True generational teachings that had been passed down from every generation that came before my parents, and from my parents to me.
Not such…
Frivolous. Excessive. Ridiculous. Over the top. Those are some of the words I’ve heard being used to describe my spending habits when it comes to health and wellness.
I have always splurged on health and wellness. A lot. Fitness was probably my first “ad…
The tears started to well up the minute I finished my mascara. Shit. Now?! This mascara isn’t even waterproof was my first thought. But the more I tried to hold them in, the more they started to spill. Before I knew it..the dam that I had kept closed fo…
I used to think that in order to have a purposeful and meaningful life, I would have to quit my job, leave the corporate world, find a new and more “spiritually satisfying “ career and of course..move to Austin.
And I almost did exactly that.
I was burn…
**Intuitive eating **is a completely different way to eat - for us postmodern folks that is. People from time immemorial actually did eat intuitively, eating when they were hungry and stopping when they were full. They didn’t look at food as bad or good, …
You don’t need me to tell you we live in a very stressful world. Every week I ask my students if they feel they are living in a stressful world. I have had no one as yet put their hand up and say it isn’t. And the stress seems to be getting harder and har…
The topic of growth is at the forefront of most of my discussions lately. This clip resonates as I think about all the small ( and some large impactful) moments that have added up to push me to my next level of growth. The expansion has been overwhelming …
Side note: I hope my wording in the last few chapters and the chapters to come are not too offending to some people. I am destined to write this book the way it is—because my messages need to be genuine and unfiltered. I am not here to win “love” or “a…