The big problem with managing our stress is that we need time. Time, however, is often the very thing we do not have, and that is part of why we are too stressed in the first place, right? Well, I have good news for you. You can...
For many of us, grabbing a snack or eating a meal when we feel hungry is not something we generally give a second thought to - but should we? You might be surprised to find out that there are a handful of different types of...
What comes to mind when you think of self-care? It could be taking a bath, getting yourself a bouquet of flowers, putting on a face mask, reading your favorite book/magazine, or maybe taking a walk in the sunshine. There is so much that can be...
I tell my clients that I have a love/hate relationship with the word, “detox.” On the one hand, I like the word because most people I talk to get what it means. However, I dislike it because it may be associated with the following beliefs/stigmas: Implication...
What is EMDR? As defined by the EMDR Institute, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is “a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences.” The goal of EMDR therapy is to work through what...
It is one thing for us to work on our own health when it comes to a better diet, more hydration, incorporating exercise, self-care to manage our stress, and keep a routine for good sleep. All of that is challenging enough! Then, add on the...
Although some level of stress is normal and can actually be helpful for us to push forward- how do we keep it from becoming too much? This is an important question especially considering the added stress that often comes with the holidays. Now is a...
In today’s modern world, there are so many various things that can come up each and every day that can cause stress. Physical and mental stress both have negative impacts on our bodies - tension builds up, muscles tighten, headaches can occur. Many of us...
Hara Hachi Bu - have you heard of this saying before? It is lived out among Okinawans in Japan, and it basically means to stop eating when you feel 80% full. It is worth noting that Okinawa is one of the world’s blue zone regions...
We often hear people use the term “Self Care” which can consist of a multitude of different things ranging from eating healthy, seeing friends and family regularly or treating yourself to a nice long bath after a hard day. What is often less talked about...
