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...
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.