Journaling is an essential part of wellness. Goals, gratitude, reflection, are all ways that the soul can breathe through words in a journal. Many people avoid the Pandora’s box of self-reflection and introspection like the plague. Often fearing what one’s thoughts and words may expose, yet journaling can be beneficial to all people. Everyone can […]
Mindfulness is a term that is used with a great diversity of interpretations and deliveries. While the term seems to be experiencing a modernization and evolution, likely for better and worse. Finding the true use of mindfulness is going to vary. Usually presence in the moment, awareness, relaxation, and inward attention are involved. Mindfulness is a practice […]
How do you feel after a bike ride, run, trip to the gym or your favorite physical activity? Recharged Stronger? More self confident? What about happier? Physical activity is connected to improved physical, psychological, and emotional well being. There are many “whole body” reasons to be physically active. How do you feel when stagnant and […]
How do you feel after a bike ride, run, trip to the gym or your favorite physical activity? Recharged Stronger? More self confident? What about happier? Physical activity is connected to improved physical, psychological, and emotional well being. There are many “whole body” reasons to be physically active. How do you feel when stagnant and […]
What is Kindness? Kindness can be defined and demonstrated in a variety of fashions. Many people know kindness when they see it, or the absence of, but don’t consciously think about the impact of kindness. Defining kindness is not as simple as pulling a dictionary definition of the word. Kindness can vary between people, cultures, […]
“If you ain’t first, you’re last!” Sure, according to Ricky Bobby this may be true. However, in the real world this couldn’t be further from the truth. While comparing ourselves to others seems natural, it can also be destructive and hinder our happiness, pride, and motivation. Using measurements, like race results, appearance, grade point averages, […]
Gratitude is a wonderful way to enhance mental wellness. Many theories of happiness, Positive Psychology texts, and researchers recognize the value of gratitude. Gratitude allows people to focus on what they have, and minimize what they lack. (I am grateful for my dogs) What exactly is Gratitude? There are many definitions of gratitude, people should […]
Everyone has different ways of finding wellness. For some being in a group is fun, energizing, and yields significant happiness. For others, groups are scary, exhausting and a joy sponge, sucking all positive away. For most it depends on the group. The same can be said for family, exercise, reading, and just about anything, it […]