How futility can help you adapt and grow
Life is a process of evolution and change and there is a place in you that supports that change when you get stuck. Unfortunately, the place is dark and shadowy. Often, it is a gloomy cave of sadness where personal demons linger, repeating tales of loss, betrayal and deception. Darkness is a reminder of bonds […]
The following are 5 habits that relieve depression
Journalling It can be beneficial to get your thoughts out of your head and down onto paper. Journaling lets you express and make sense of thoughts that are bringing you down. However, if you are going to journal, try to create a balanced perspective. Exercise Exercise is proven to create chemical benefits for both […]
Tame Your Inner Critic and Get Stuff Done
If you had a friend that you spent a lot of time with and they constantly criticized you, pointed out all of your shortcomings, called you worthless, and invalidated your efforts you would probably be making plans to exit that relationship. You might even be wondering what was up with them that they had such […]
5 Compassionate Steps to Eradicate Anxiety
Anxiety. It’s not an emotion. It is something that you feel, a physical sensation that your brain turns into experiences called emotion. Anxiety happens before you have an emotion. It is a vibration or physical sense that something is wrong or off balance. It contrasts with ease, comfort, or a sense that all is well. […]
9 Neurochemical Reasons Why Exercising Helps Fight Depression
Depression is a chemical imbalance. People with depression are passing through somewhat of a neuro-chemical traffic jam. Their brain chemicals and functioning are depressed – slowed down, out of balance. While depression may be genetic/inherited or situational and reinforced by behaviour patterns developed over a lifetime, there are ways to help alleviate the chemical imbalance of depression. […]
Smiles and Compassion
One of my favourite yoga tools is the Buddha Smile. I love it because it is so simple and you can use it anywhere with favourable results. I admit, some of the other yoga practices you will want to use in your office with the door shut but, Buddha Smile is not only socially appropriate, it is […]