We all have a “story” we tell ourselves and others. “I struggle to lose weight; it’s just the way it is.” “Money doesn’t grow on trees, and with the prices these days, I can’t afford (fill in the blank).” “I’m so busy, I don’t have time to relax if I want to stay on top … Continue reading What’s Your Story?
When we put pressure on ourselves to always be ‘perfect’ at whatever we’re attempting to do or be, and put unrealistic expectations on ourselves or others, we’re potentially setting ourselves up for failure, disappointment, and excessive stress. This can cause all sorts of problems that will affect everything from our health to our relationships. “At … Continue reading Perfectionism
The wheel of the year continues turning, and a few weeks ago brought us around to a new astrological cycle, which begins with fiery Aries. This is all about new beginnings, growth, and potential. Spring offers a new beginning, a fresh start. It is up to us to plant what we want to reap later, … Continue reading New Beginnings
When we’re constantly bustling around, taking on more than our fair share of responsibilities, multitasking all while trying to get from point A to point B as quickly as possible, we are prone to accidents, illness, anxiety, impatience, and bad moods. It may not feel like it, but we do have a choice; we just … Continue reading Simple Math
When someone asks, “How are you?” most of us just respond automatically: “Fine; how are you?” or something similar, even when we are not feeling fine at all. We may often hide our true feelings behind the social mask we wear around others. This is not healthy and is exhausting in and of itself. “Depression … Continue reading Light at the End of the Tunnel
Doubt. It’s that sometimes subtle, sometimes obvious, fearful feeling that shows up when we’re trying to make some kind of improvement in our lives. Whether we’re trying to get healthier, stick to a budget and save money, or follow a dream, doubt can really make a mess of things and if we let it, it … Continue reading Kick Doubt to the Curb
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