Guided meditation has many benefits, including stress reduction, anxiety management, and improved sleep. Children can benefit from it as well.
Read MoreIn our tumultuous world, family connections are increasingly important. At every stage in the life cycle of a family, we can extend care to each other, which bolsters peaceful, happy interactions.
Read MoreWhen a friend or loved one says something hurtful, we are often rendered speechless. Thinking about and preparing a few comfortable responses ahead of time can help us respond appropriately in the moment.
Read MoreWe tend not to place a lot of importance on brief social interactions, but studies show that friendly encounters with strangers can actually improve our mental health, making us feel more happy and optimistic.
Read MoreWhen we need to address problematic behavior with loved ones, doing so from a loving stance rather than a blaming one encourages them to take responsibility for their words and actions.
Read MoreThere’s a comfort that comes with having routines. And yet, holding too closely to them can stifle new ideas. Change can propel us forward and lead to exciting opportunities.
Read MoreWe all have times when we feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day. Acknowledging our feelings, setting more realistic expectations, and focusing on what we have accomplished can help.
Read MoreWhen life throws us curveballs, we need to set aside our discouragement so we can think through our next course of action. Improvise, adapt, overcome!
Read MoreAdults with low frustration tolerance find it difficult to cope with everyday irritations, and they often lash out at others, compromising their relationships. There are many techniques for increasing your patience which can be learned at any age.
Read MoreIn her timeless book “Gift from the Sea,” Anne Morrow Lindbergh uses seashells as metaphors to remind us that simplicity, solitude, and balance can restore our inner peace.
Read MoreWhen it comes to our interactions with others, much as we’d rather believe our frustrations are all their fault, there’s a lot of work to do on our side as well. We sometimes forget to use the emotional tools we already have at our disposal.
Read MoreShame can cause us to inaccurately assess our skills, making us feel like imposters. When we learn to embrace all the parts of our personalities, including those that make us feel uncomfortable, we can feel whole and real again.
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