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There are many misconceptions about meditation. One is that you can’t meditate because you have a wandering mind. Some people believe you should be able to automatically and perfectly silence that non...

We often talk about mindfulness in the context of a sitting or moving meditation.  But mindfulness practices are ultimately meant to be weaved into your day-to-day life.

Give some thought to some cho...

Research is showing just how important getting more sleep is for maintaining a healthy weight. Getting 7 hours of sleep is the minimum recommended with 9 hours being the maximum.

Many studies show th...

There is so much to get done that giving sleep its due often suffers. And even when you lay your head down on your pillow, your mind may still be racing through your to do list. Something you forgot t...

Do you hold back from doing something because you worry about what other people might think? Perhaps you fear the disapproval of your parents, spouse or significant other, other family members, collea...

If I don’t give my peace away, can’t nobody take it,” my Aunt once said to me, explaining that God gives us peace. You may have a spiritual faith that provides a path to finding and maintaining a sens...

Worry is a major cause of stress.  That is not to say that it does not have its place or concerns are not legitimate or meaningful. It can be a signal that something needs to be addressed. Often it be...

Does your to-do list seem never-ending? Feeling that you don’t have a choice about how you spend your time can cause a lot of stress. When you are being pulled in a lot of different directions, it tak...

Have you tried everything you could to resist cravings without any luck?  As we all know though a la Star Trek: The Next Generation - resistance is futile. 

Telling yourself that you absolutely can’t...

Do you set impractical standards for the way you handle situations at home, in social settings, or at work?  Do you beat yourself up when you don’t get it totally right?   If yes, then you are likely ...

Millions of people around the world use food as a way to relieve stress or numb pain. We focus here on food, but, of course, it is not the only weapon of distraction from underlying angst, discomfort,...

In the wellness, mindfulness, and holistic health space there are many wonderful and profound words of wisdom. It’s easy to just pick them up and run with them. They sound good and you so want them to...