Let Patience, Kindness and Compassion Lead the Way
With the sun shining and the flowers blooming, it is only natural for us to desire to be out in nature moving, exploring, and connecting with others. Like the seasons of the past, we can sense the familiarity and joys of the springtime. However, unlike before, we unable to engage in our usual traditions and celebrations of the season or, if we do, it requires a significant degree of conscious thought and planning. The good news is that we are learning that we are more resilient than we thought and capable of adapting in the most trying times, even if we are living our lives in a less preferred way.
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How Does Gratitude Benefit Well Being?
In searching for information on the ways that gratitude enhances well-being, I discovered a comprehensive and interesting article titled, The Benefits of Gratitude: 28 Questions Answered Thanks to Gratitude, The author, Courtney Ackerman, lists 5 domains affected positively by gratitude. I have devoted a paragraph to each. It becomes apparent that cultivating this attitude benefits not only the individual, but also expands to all one comes into contact with.
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Holiday Help
A little help over the holidays? Now that’s something we can all be grateful for!
With Thanksgiving just a few days away, many of us are preparing to spend time with family and loved ones. Although this time of year can be filled with joy, many of my clients have expressed anxiety around confronting the toxic nature of their families.
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Mindfulness for Anxiety
Today, the the focus is on ways to incorporate a mindfulness based practice to reduce anxiety. We all experience feelings of fear or anxiety in various points in our life but for some these become problematic when they increase in frequency, intensity, and duration to degrees that become disruptive in daily living.
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