We all know that mindfulness tools like meditation and Tai Chi help us relax and reduce stress. But are there other tools that can help? YES! Lately I’m seeing many more people struggling to cope with stress. There’s just so much anger, worry, sadness, and fear showing up right now. It arrives at my door regularly.…
This past week I found myself feeling worried about many things. The future of our country, climate changes that caused an unusual two-week dome of stifling humidity, the power grid taking banks and businesses temporarily off line, a friend hospitalized. It seemed like a lot all at once. Then, as often happens, my friend and…
How are you feeling this week? Are you getting outside and enjoying any nice weather that comes your way? Are you tired of listening to the discouraging news stories on TV and the internet? Are you anxious about family members going through tough times? I was a bit stressed last week when the agency that…
I looked at my calendar to see what special days will be coming up in May and here are a few that I thought we could take a deeper look at today: Red Cross Day is May 8th Mother’s Day is the 9th Mental Health Action Day is the 18th National Holocaust Remembrance Day is…
Spring is coming! Yesterday was the first day of spring on my calendar. It’s hard to imagine that, since the Nor’easter that passed through the other day brought us an additional 33 inches of snow here in Otis… I AM loving the fact that my lovely sunsets are happening a bit later each day. Sunsets…
Welcome to July! And, warmer weather! YAY! At Last! No more stressing out about the cold. Maybe I can actually put my fleece lined jeans away this week!? Speaking of stress, Dr. Sarah McKay is a neurobiologist that I follow. She recently made a good point about stress in the body that I’d like to…
Mother’s Day this week! The first few months of this year are certainly flying by. This year on Mother’s Day, would you like to: Have more energy? Sleep better at night and feel rested in the morning? Get rid of those nasty stress hormones causing you to age prematurely? Of course, you would! Well, a…
How are you feeling this week? Are you getting outside and enjoying any nice weather that comes your way? Are you tired of listening to the bad news stories on TV and the internet? Are you anxious about all the businesses that don’t have enough staff to stay open? Want some quick anxiety relief? I…