I’m sure you’ve heard the adage “laughter is the best medicine”. But, what does that mean? Is it accurate? According to studies, it can have a positive influence on you. Here are some reasons why laughter is good for you: Lowers blood pressure.Reduces stress hormone levels.Works your abs and stimulates your organs. By enhancing the … Continue reading Laughter is Good for You

Most people make an effort to be compassionate toward others. However, many of those same people are not kind enough to themselves and have difficulty "finding time' to take care of themselves or accept that they deserve to be happy. Harshly judging oneself, or comparing oneself to another, or worrying about the future and/or fretting … Continue reading Self-Compassion

We are each connected, and our thoughts, words, and actions have a ripple effect radiating out to others. Emotions are contagious – we can ‘catch’ them from others, as well as send them on. If you're ever around someone who is radiating happiness, we tend to feel happier. The same goes with being around someone … Continue reading The Ripple Effect

Life can change in the blink of an eye, and we need to remember that we should live life to the fullest. Every day is a miracle; be grateful for it! Today, think of one thing that you revel in but have put off - then make time for it. Go to lunch with a … Continue reading Make Time for Fun

Watching someone we care about live their life in a way we don’t agree with can be painful. We instinctively want to guide them toward a ‘better’ path - one more in line with what we find acceptable or desirable. If they ask for our guidance or advice, then we should do so, but sometimes … Continue reading Live and Let Live

For some reason, it seems like it's always harder to focus on what we want, and easier to focus on what we lack. We may feel we somehow don’t deserve for things to work out how we want them to. However, have faith that whatever isn’t working out (no matter how hard we try) is … Continue reading Changing Perspectives