#stress Did you look at the photo? This is one of my favorite yoga poses because it stretches out my back and decreases stress. It's easy to do. I'm not foolish enough to think that I look like this when I practice the pose. "Beginners can micro-bend the knees" - Trust me, you can really bend your knees and still get so much out of this pose. Back … [Read more...]

#stress What's your List? Do you monitor your stress level? A great way to minimize stress is to have a list of activities you can engage in to relax for a few minutes. Taking a walk, doing a few minutes of yoga, reading a few pages of a book, turning on some music while you clear off a bed or a table, or watching a favorite TV show or movie. The … [Read more...]

#stress Still working on "holiday blues" and ways to increase your joy and decrease your sadness or mild depression. As always, if the feeling of sadness is overwhelming please call 988. Help is always available. For those just feeling stressed - here's one way to stave off the holiday blues. Learn to say NO. "The holidays often mean that there … [Read more...]

#stress - Do you think this team is worried about the upcoming holidays? They succeed when they stay singularly focused on the present - today - the immediate goal in front of them. What is your goal today? Are you focused on it? Do you allow the worries of tomorrow to derail your focus on today? This month join me in being more present to … [Read more...]

#stress We watch Hallmark movies, "It's a Wonderful Life" and "Charlie Brown". They all talk of the joy and love surrounding this time of year. And yet, many miss loved ones who will not be home or who have died. We focus on the past holidays and mourn the passing of time and the inevitable changes that come with it. Many others get so caught up … [Read more...]