A couple days ago, a friend confided in me that she was going through a difficult time and wanted to know if I had any advice to help her navigate through it.
Here's what I told her...
Read MoreI used to lose sight of all I had because I was too busy complaining about what I didn't have or too frustrated about what was wrong with what I did have. Cynicism and negativity were my norm and people who were happy all the time bugged me (okay, maybe I was just super envious of them).
I'm not like that anymore.
Read MoreI just watched this 20 minute TED Talk and thought it was phenomenal and definitely worth sharing. It's entitled "The Power of Vulnerability" by Brene Brown and is about human connection, love and belonging. Be prepared to smile because not only is Brene Brown an excellent speaker, but she's funny as well. Below I've included the video as well as some of the main takeaways from the talk. Enjoy!
Read MoreI'm a huge fan of expressing gratitude, particularly as a tool to relieve stress. I take a few minutes each night before going to sleep to acknowledge 3 things I'm grateful for. Particularly in times of stress, focusing on what we're grateful for is an effective way of putting things into perspective.
Read MoreAre you good at managing your stress or do you allow yourself to become a victim of it? How we respond in stressful situations is OUR choice, and if we let stress fully consume us, our health is going to go down the toilet. Some negative effects of stress --just to name a few-- include skin issues, gastrointestinal issues (e.g. nausea, diarrhea, constipation), weight gain, and an increased risk of depression, heart disease, and stroke.
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