Since we are in the month of November, it seems appropriate to discuss gratitude, what it is and how to practice it. Practicing gratitude on a regular basis is a wonderful way to start or end your day. You will feel more inner peace. What is a gratitude practice? Gratitude is being aware of and ...
Are you feeling down and in the dumps? Perhaps you had a bad day at work or your relationship isn’t going the way you’d like. Maybe you are tired of hearing about all that is wrong with the world. While we cannot change world events, we can work on changing our mindset, by engaging in ...
Do you ever think about how attached you are to your phone? It seems as if we are getting more and more sucked in to our social media accounts. You may have tried to limit your screen time, or perhaps even delete those social media apps. The important question to ask yourself is, does this ...
Thanksgiving seems like the right time to practice gratitude. An easy way to do this is with a gratitude journal. For some it may be difficult to write about, especially if you are struggling with your relationship, your health or the loss of a loved one. Even if this is true, I’m sure there are ...
Many of us are constantly on the go. We are working, taking care of others or running errands. When was the last time you took a time out to nurture yourself and recharge your batteries? Some people even feel guilty taking time for themselves as they feel it is selfish. However, if you don’t take ...
Practicing Gratitude Practicing gratitude is one of the most important things that you can do to improve your mood. It is just about impossible to feel gratitude and depression at the same time, as they are polar opposites. Practicing it can be a total game changer in your outlook and mood. It has been shown ...
I think many of us found strength after the trials and tribulations of this winter storm. Some have suffered, and are still suffering hardships from the lack of power, frozen/busted pipes, loss of water, and needing to boil our water. Let’s not forget about the impact and the strength we’ve had to find during this ...
Gratitude is the antidote to anxiety and depression. The world is full of negativity-or so it would appear. If you turn on the news, read the paper or read the news online, it seems as if everything is negative. It seems like it would be easy to feel anxiety or despair if you really take ...
Why Practice Gratitude? Did you know that gratitude is an antidote for sadness and depression? It’s difficult to feel grateful and sad at the same time. Shawn Achor does a wonderful talk on depression and gratitude. How to Practice Gratitude Think about something you are grateful for in the moment. Close your eyes and think ...
Thanksgiving seems like a wonderful time to talk about gratitude. What are you grateful for? Perhaps, your family might come to mind. Or if your family wasn’t the greatest, maybe you have people who are your chosen family. Maybe you just got a new job, or something wonderful has occurred in your life. Realistically, the big ...
