A recent study revealed that the percentage of women under 20 and over 50 experiencing symptoms of an eating disorder was the same at 13%. As much as we want to believe that eating disorders are solely a problem for our younger generation, older adults also suffer from eating disorders. Physical health conditions, mental health […]
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Using the Power of Community Connection to Heal from Trauma
People dealing with trauma may try to “tough it out.” They may try to hide their feelings from others and avoid confronting their emotions. Yet, doing so does not change the fact that trauma can make it difficult to function. Over time, the feelings associated with a traumatic event or experience can escalate. They can […]
Mindfulness For Healthy Aging: Promoting Self-Compassion and Body Positivity
There’s no doubt about it: growing older isn’t for wimps. Your body changes. Your appearance changes. You often simply don’t have the strength, stamina, and physical functioning that you once took for granted. What that means, ultimately, is that, as you age, you may well develop a kind of love-hate relationship with your body. Your […]
Mindful Eating: How to Diet for Wellness, Not Weight Loss
It’s estimated that 45 million Americans go on some type of diet each year. While people change their nutritional habits for different reasons, the most common cause of dieting is the desire to lose weight. So, it should come as no surprise that people spend $33 billion each year on weight-loss products. Obviously, there’s nothing […]
Cultivating Peace and Wellness In Your Work Day
Even when you enjoy your job, working can still be a hotbed of stress and pressure. When you don’t address this effectively, it can have a long-term negative impact on your holistic well-being. The good news is that there are measures you can adopt to mitigate the potential for disruption. For many people, this involves […]
Using Affirmations and Mindfulness to Help Your Children Cultivate a Successful Future
Spoiling your children isn’t so bad if you’re showering them with tools that help them grow. If you’re pampering them with ways to create a path to success. Or if you’re giving in to their requests to try new things. Teaching your children to cultivate mindful daily habits can fast-track their personal growth and development. […]
How to Incorporate Micro-Moments of Mindfulness Throughout the Day
Modern life is full of hustle and bustle. Nearly every hour of our day involves work, breaking news, or notifications from social media. This can quickly become overwhelming and lead to a frazzled, unfocused mind. In an ideal world, you’d be able to set aside 30 minutes of your day to meditate and become more […]
Establishing a Mind-Body Practice to Boost Well-Being
Your mind and body are interconnected. When your mind isn’t in a good place, your body usually isn’t either, and vice versa. So, it’s no wonder people are dedicated to nurturing and growing their minds and bodies simultaneously. There are many benefits of establishing a mind-body practice. It can help you alleviate stress more easily, […]
Navigating a Leadership Role as an Empath
Navigating a Leadership Role as an Empath Navigating life as an empath can be tricky. You “feel” so much of other people’s problems, and can find it difficult to center your own needs and responsibilities. Life as an empath is even tougher if you work in a leadership role. That’s because these roles require us […]
Building Confidence to Manage Social Anxiety
Social anxiety is something that impacts 15 million American adults. Now, in this post-pandemic world, it’s become a greater problem than ever as people are starting to reintegrate themselves into social settings. If you feel anxious in social situations, you’re certainly not alone. Social anxiety can cause a variety of different problematic symptoms. Some people […]