Even at an early age, I knew there was something different about my grandfather. He was the only grandpa I had ever known, as my mother’s father had passed away before I was born. To me, my grandfather was a… read more
Mind Matters
How to Unleash Your Inner Beauty
True beauty starts from within. It’s not about your complexion, frizzy hair or whether you put on lipstick or sprayed cologne. Authentic inner beauty runs deeper than what meets the eye and starts from within on a self-awareness level. Encountering… read more
Power of a Positive Mind
There are some that see the glass as half full. Other, see it half empty. For those that see it full, they don’t see anything negative about missing the other half, they only appreciate the half that is there. In… read more
Is Happiness a Choice?
I’m sure most of us have heard the age-old question: Is the glass half empty or half full? Well, it all depends on how you choose to look at it. From when we wake up and pick out our clothes… read more
Unleashing the Power of the Mind: What is Mental Rehearsal?
What is Mental Rehearsal? Mental rehearsal is a cognitive technique that engages the mind in simulating experiences or actions without physically performing them. It taps into our brain's capacity to vividly imagine situations, actions or outcomes, creating a mental blueprint… read more
Puzzles for Healthy Minds
Growing up, my Granny always loved doing the crossword puzzles in the daily paper. She used to say it kept her mind sharp. She was usually right and this is likely no exception. These types of brain teasers are still… read more
What is Wabi Sabi? Embracing Imperfection
My husband enjoys woodworking. I am very lucky because that means I get to have one-of-a-kind, handcrafted, solid wood furniture completely customized to our tastes and needs. He has built us a dining room table, a dresser and, most recently,… read more
Mindful Bites: How Psychology Shapes the Way We Eat
You may be familiar with the phrase “you eat with your eyes first,” and it’s true that the way you view food impacts what you think about it before you’ve even tried it. When one food is perceived as “better… read more
Addicted to Fitness
Regular exercise is essential for optimal physical and emotional health but is it possible to have too much of a good thing? The Department of Health and Human Services’ Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends that adults complete 150 to 300… read more
Healing with Somatic Therapy
In the world of modern mental health treatments, somatic therapy is gaining recognition as a transformative approach to healing. Rooted in the connection between the mind and body, somatic therapy emphasizes how physical sensations, posture and movement reflect and influence… read more
