Stress
Quick Tip Tuesday- Slow Down!

Quick Tip Tuesday- Slow Down!

My tip today is for all of us who sometimes do too many things at once, speed more than we should, or gulp down food without proper chewing- slow down! It is the natural rhythm for late fall to get slower, quieter and more reflective. I'm convinced slower does not...

A Season for Gratitude

A Season for Gratitude

Thanksgiving sneaks up fast, at least it always does for me. This year I'm determined to give it more attention. That's because I've been thinking a lot about the concept of gratitude and how it can be vitally important in promoting wellness and fighting both anxiety...

Give Yourself Some Credit

Give Yourself Some Credit

In lieu of quick-tip Tuesday, I have long-winded tip Monday. It doesn't have quite the same ring to it, I'm afraid. But I have laryngitis and since I can't talk very well, I need to use up my apparent quota of words in written form. At any rate, I would like to...

Starting Therapy Without Getting Spooked

Starting Therapy Without Getting Spooked

Starting something new is almost universally scary, at least a little. Therapy is no exception. In fact, everyday I come to appreciate more and more how truly brave it is to make the decision to meet with a stranger for the first time to potentially discuss the most...

Easy Stress Relievers

Easy Stress Relievers

Stress is a very normal part of our everyday lives. Probably everyone except especially pampered pets are subjected to some amount of stress. So becoming skilled at finding ways to knock it down a notch or two is incredibly important. We all know that chronic stress...