Just witnessing these doggies embrace touched the hearts of thousands. And it is because giving and receiving a hug has far more benefits than you could have ever imagined. ~Research has shown that hugs increase the oxytocin levels in the body which promote feelings of bonding, love, empathy and generosity. ~Holding a hug for an […]
Emotions
Back to Reality- How to Support Yourself as We Transition From Summer Into Fall
Remember that classic track by Soul II Soul, “Back to Life, Back to Reality”? The lyrics go: “Back to life, back to reality, Back to the here and now, yeah. Show me how, decide what you want from me, Tell me maybe I could be there for you.”* What if those lyrics were a message […]
The One Energy Exercise You Need for the Holidays!
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.” – Melody Beattie This exercise I have shared over the last […]
How To Have Faith
All my friends were looking at me asking me if I was okay. I just shook my head and shrugged my shoulders as I tried to hold in my sobs, so that I wouldn’t be disruptive and call attention to myself. I was so embarrassed; all of a sudden I was crying uncontrollably and had […]
How to Tap Out Negative Thoughts and Focus Your Energy on What You Want Instead
Ever find yourself having a hard time shaking off worry and doubt? Ever criticize yourself when things go wrong and have a hard time letting it go? You are not alone. This was the case with not one, but four of my clients last week: “No one listens to me or appreciates my ability to manage.” “I […]
How To Find Joy Even If You Are Having A Bad Day
Even if you are having a bad day, noticing joy can shift your mood and your energy. A lot of days, being a mom can be frustrating, messy and exhausting, BUT I wouldn’t change it for anything because these moments of joy sustain me. Years ago, before I met my husband, and I was struggling […]
How to Let Go of the Pressure to Be Perfect
Are these Perfectionistic tendencies making your life harder than it needs to be? Take The Quiz ✓ Are you your toughest critic? Do you find you are judging yourself at a way higher standard than your friends, family or colleagues? ✓ Do you thrive on over achieving? Your best often means going above and […]
The Healing Power of Movies!
She had been going through a stressful time in her life and each time she came in I worked to calm her central nervous system, but today was different. I was pleasantly surprised to see that her body was relaxed, so I asked,“What did you do differently this week? Whatever you did, please keep doing […]
Thank You!
Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you for being you! You have touched my heart and filled my life with purpose! Thank you for being beautiful, honest, open, loving, forward thinking, kind, inspiring, helpful, encouraging, and true! Grateful for you! I wish you all the magic that you are! I just had to share this touching verse from […]
Happy New Year and a Tribute to You!
When I read this poem by Rob Brezsny, I immediately thought of you!!! YOUR UNIQUE GENIUS “You are a genius. Maybe not in the same way that Einstein and Beethoven were, but still: You possess exceptional capacities that are absolutely unique. You’re a masterpiece unlike any other that has ever lived in the history of the world. Furthermore, […]
