health and wellness
Ever feel a bit sad or blue? Want to thrive and flourish? Depression is a growing epidemic in our world. A recent Gallup study reveals that over 36% of women in the USA have been diagnosed, and depression rate is at an all-time high (from when Gallup began tracking in 2015). According to Mayo Clinic, … Read more
How to be more empathetic and accepting of each other is a big step in building a safe, nurturing society. We’re not all the same, and that’s a good thing – it means that we can see things differently, come to creative solutions and enjoy a variety of thoughts and opinions. By building better connections … Read more
I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety, and I knew I needed to alter my thoughts before they consumed my day. Reports of the recent deaths of children and youth in Israel sent my mind spinning in multiple directions. Safety suddenly seemed elusive as I imagined my own loved ones victimized by rampaging terrorists. Anxiety battered … Read more
One easy, daily practice can heal your body, diminish destructive thoughts and emotions, and transform your relationships. What simple habit can you develop to achieve victory through life’s trials? Keeping a daily gratitude journal. Dr. Robert Emmons, the world’s leading scientific expert on gratitude, has conducted studies with hundreds of people, often having them keep a … Read more
Have you ever brought up the idea of becoming a new runner to your friends or coworkers and they seemed repulsed? Negative conclusions drive people away from the amazing art form of running. “Gross,” they say, or “Why do you do that to yourself?” Maybe you have had that experience, or maybe you are that … Read more