If you watch any daytime talk show, walk through the health section of a bookstore, or simply believe the conventional wisdom, the answer to losing weight is clear: Go on a diet. Diets have been around as long as there has been eating, but it wasn't until the 20th century that things really started to "take off." Dieting stopped being a way to ... Continue Reading
Is Meditation for Me?
As beautiful and joyous as life can be, it can also be plain ol’ stressful. Whether it’s hefty mortgage payments, killer commutes, or bosses who don’t give us the credit we deserve, stress can come at us from all different angles. Surveys have uncovered some pretty disturbing statistics about stress. 33% of people feel they live with extreme ... Continue Reading
5 Signs You Aren’t Practicing Self-Care
5 Signs You Aren't Practicing Self-Care Self-care is complex. Anyone can tell you to do it, but only you can bestow the gift of self-care onto yourself. But before you can begin bestowing, you’ve got to first recognize that you are worthy of caring for yourself as you do others. How do you do this? By noticing the ways in which you are currently ... Continue Reading
When Will I Start Feeling Better? Grieving for the First Time
When Will I Start Feeling Better? Grieving for the First Time One of the most devastating experiences we must endure in life is grieving the loss of a loved one. Although we have the knowledge that everyone will eventually die, and we logically understand the finality of death, no amount of information can prepare us for the devastation of the ... Continue Reading