It’s June and many of us are now entering the third month of staying at home as COVID-19 continues to upend our lives. As I have met with clients, both remotely and, just recently, in person, I have heard a common theme of feeling unsettled, blocked, or “stuck”. One way to help combat these feelings is to dedicate yourself to being mindful and present in the current moment and focusing on the things that you are grateful for and which bring you joy. Here are three tools you can use to help you find more peace in... Read More

You've probably heard the saying, often attributed to Albert Einstein, that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. So, if it’s important to avoid the things that are not working for you, the opposite is also true. Focus on the things that do work for you. In order to attain your true potential, you need a strategy. It’s time to focus on what DOES work for you, makes you feel good, and to be intentional and create a plan. Here are three areas you may... Read More

Wow, what a crazy time we are currently experiencing! I have been contemplating how interesting it is that all this focus on cleaning happens to coincide with the time-honored tradition of Spring Cleaning. Every year during this time, many people across the country begin cleaning out their closets and garages, shaking out the throw rugs, sweeping, vacuuming and other deep cleaning. This year, rather than just shuffling a few things around in the attic or finding a new home for your used Christmas decorations, we are all being super diligent... Read More

You’ve probably heard the old adage that “the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach.” But did you know that the way to a person’s stomach may actually be through the brain? For several years, researchers have focused on the close connection between your brain and your gut. This goes beyond that feeling of a “gut instinct.” This is actually a health connection that can cause you serious problems if left unchecked. Let’s look at three ways your brain and your gut are... Read More

For years, experts have maintained there is a direct relationship between emotional well-being and physical health. If you think about major life events—the birth of a new child, the death of a loved one, buying a new home—all of these can lead to changes in your body. Even happy events, such as welcoming a new addition to the family, can increase our blood pressure or cause us to worry. The main thing to do is to understand how your health is impacted by these emotions so we can alleviate their impact. Mind-Body... Read More