Healing Effects of Nature
This past winter there were many days that I didn’t leave the house. Indiana’s polar vortex was one I will never forget. As much as I loathed the cold snow and shoveling, I believe the days I physically moved the snow my depression was much lighter. Being out in...
Be Still.
Below is a portion taken from a chapter in my Amazon Best Seller, More Than Enough: Discover Your Limitless Potential and Live Your Bravest Dream. In today’s fast-paced society the majority of us are on information overload: exhausted, worn out, and depleted. We are...
Silence The Mind Chatter
Below is a portion taken from a chapter in my Amazon Best Seller, More Than Enough: Discover Your Limitless Potential and Live Your Bravest Dream. Photo Image compliments of Michelle Sohn [Michellejoyhope@gmail.com] I want to resolve for you once and for all that you...
The ONE Thing
Have you ever wondered what ONE thing you could do so you didn’t react to little annoyances of daily life? Have you ever wondered what ONE thing you could do so you stay on your healthy eating/exercise plan? Or, are you curious what ONE thing you could do so stress...
What is your soul whispering to you?
It’s a noisy world out there, though. How do you know you’re not listening to your soul? Do you feel a little off? Something troubling you, and you can’t quite pinpoint it? Do you have an uncomfortable feeling in the pit of your stomach? Frustrated? Trouble focusing?...
What Are You Projecting?
Imagine, if you will, a PROJECTORS on our head–looking out into the world. So, as we are all walking around, we are projecting our own “stuff” onto others. Now, it shows up as they other person is… being rude being selfish anything. but in reality most of the time...
Allowing What Is
Recently I was sitting in a very uncomfortable spot. I was squirming like a child squeezed between two adults with nowhere to go. While struggling to contain the energy moving through me, I didn’t want to feel the emotions pressing me. I wouldn’t say I liked where I was in my life. I wanted to move from this uncomfortable spot onto something more pleasant and happier. For a while, I kept these annoying feelings at bay. It was easy to give in to cravings from outside sources that numbed me, so I didn’t have to deal with the pink elephant in the room. I contacted friends, watched non-stop Netflix, and even had an extra red wine.
Self-Care Strategies for When Life is Overwhelming
Recently, my mother passed away and very soon after two of my young nephews died within 10 days of each other. I was also traveling internationally and had an emergency surgery. My days began to blur. I couldn’t eat or sleep. My heart was heavy and my body couldn’t...
What if My Truth Isn’t Your Truth?
Truth. It’s an interesting word. It can mean honesty. Integrity. Even a verifiable fact. It can also mean being authentic as we’ve heard it said, “Be true to yourself.” What if, I’m true to myself and you don’t like it? Do you have a right to judge me? Do you have a...
4 Tips to Rock the Holidays
Can you believe the holidays are upon us? Wow.. this year flew by. Increased traffic, crowds, less exercise, overeating, and even family drama can lead to added stress that we may be unprepared to handle. Whatever you’re struggling with, the unnecessary pressure this...
8 Little Ways to Build Mental Strength Everyday
You don’t have to be the Dalai Lama or Oprah to achieve mental clarity and toughness. With some practice and armed with tips and tricks, you can find mental strength and in turn, improve your thinking patterns.We asked a gamut of mental health pros—a therapist, a mindfulness coach, and an Olympian—to weigh in on what methods lead to better mental strength. They all have gone on personal journeys to discover their own mental toughness.Nick Holt, LCSW, a certified cognitive behavioral therapist, shares that he is a “professional and personal survivor of suicide,” facing substance abuse and mental health challenges since he was a child. Lara Jaye, CEO of Lara Jaye LLC, is an author, speaker, and mindfulness expert who once dealt with depression, a marriage that was falling apart, and substantial health issues.