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By Kelly Ramsdell “You are worth the quiet moment, you are worth the deeper breath. You are worth the time it takes to slow down, be still, and rest.” ~ Morgan Harper Nichols I want to talk about overwhelm, which is something I suspect I’m not alone in dealing with, especially given our current global situation. Even before […]

September 21, 2020 • Contributed by Elizabeth Milano Nine Ways to Enhance Self-Love: Because You Can’t Socially Distance From Yourself STEP 1: CHALLENGE NEGATIVE SELF-TALK: It can be very helpful to become aware of your inner critic and actively challenge self-critical thoughts. You can begin this process by just noticing the voice in your head and recognizing that

By Richard E. Cytowic M.D. Ours is a very results-oriented culture wherein we constantly compare our status and accomplishments to others. “Keeping up with the Joneses” feels like it’s written into our DNA, especially in the arena of social media. Yet a focus on attaining specific results, whether landing a particular job, losing ten pounds, or

By Najma Khorrami M.P.H. Scientific studies reveal that the effects of gratitude on the brain and body are complex but calming, mentally strengthening, and motivating. With the rise of positive psychology in the 2000s, the study of gratitude has tremendously expanded. Here is a look at three effects of gratitude on the brain and body based on recent vigorous scientific analysis:

September 21, 2020 • Contributed by Elizabeth Milano STEP 1: CHALLENGE NEGATIVE SELF-TALK: It can be very helpful to become aware of your inner critic and actively challenge self-critical thoughts. You can begin this process by just noticing the voice in your head and recognizing that your thoughts are NOT necessarily facts. One way to be intentional about

By: Alfred Jamesabout / contact In this busy world of ours, the mind is constantly pulled from pillar to post, scattering our thoughts and emotions and leaving us feeling stressed, highly-strung and at times quite anxious. Most of us don’t have five minutes to sit down and relax, let alone 30 minutes or more for a meditation

November 26, 2019 • Contributed by Jacqueline Pearce, MSEd, LMHC When you look around yourself closely, you may observe that a lot of negativity is prevailing. Whether it is towards the leadership of the country, bosses at work, the weather, or your favorite team losing a game, it’s not uncommon for people to develop negative mindsets. Your mindset

BY JEREMY HUNTER OCTOBER 29, 2019 Mindfulness can easily be thought of as a retreat from the outsized challenges leaders often face. But when things get tough, that’s when your mindfulness practice actually shines. Here’s how taking the time to ask yourself what’s actually happening can make or break your work day. 1) Things get hot in a

By Rachel Laura White “I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” ~Stephen Covey In August 2019, I was sitting in my therapist’s office with my head in my hands. I was heartbroken over a recently ended relationship, stuck working a job I wasn’t excited about, and I was