What’s one of your triggers? Traffic is mine.
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what stresses me out. Yes, I know, me the “stress coach” and “stress”. Shouldn’t be a problem, right? Wrong! Just because I know ways to help me de-stress doesn’t mean I don’t get stressed. I have a dear friend that always tells...
read moreRecharging a Weary Soul
I have been weary in my soul lately. Too much going on, not enough me time, not sure which direction I am going. My relaxation time this past weekend was to visit a dear friend in Wisconsin. It happened to be July 4th weekend and what better time to get out of town....
read moreCartoons and Stress: What do they have in common?
As I sit on my front porch on a warm, sunny Sunday afternoon, I began thinking about how to talk about stress and why we need to understand stress. When I begin an overview of stress, I like for the person to have an understanding of what stress can look like to them....
read moreSelf Care isn’t Selfish
Self-care…do these two words make you anxious, confused, or just like “what is that”? Or, are you one that thinks self-care is something that only others do? Perhaps you are one of those people that thinks when they hear self-care that they are being selfish? Whatever...
read moreBeauty in Nature
I just got back from a few days in the Phoenix area. I must say the desert can be beautiful. Upon arriving in Phoenix all I could see was BROWN. Living in Tennessee it was definitely a change from our lush green at this time of the year. And as I write this post...
read moreMeditation, Cooking, Coloring – All Ways to Help with Stress
Stress? Is this a bad word or good word in your vocabulary? Did you know that stress can be both? Let's look at stress for a moment. Stress is the body's response to something that overwhelms it. This can be physical or mental. As my mother used to say, "stress can do...
read moreSoul Sing!
Has anyone ever asked you what you wanted? I mean really asked. If they have did you answer them then or wait. Or have you ever answered them? This is a dilemma we all have. What is it we want? Is it being healthy? A good job? Someone to share our life with. How would...
read moreStrokes and What are They
I want to touch a moment on Stroke. I recently had a friend who had Parkinson's Disease and had a Stroke on top of this disease. He subsequently passed away after a few days. Now you're wondering why I want to discuss this disease and what does it have to do with...
read moreWhat is Stress?
I’d like to talk about stress and how stress affects you and what you can do holistically to help you with your stress. So what is stress? Stress is your body’s way of dealing with something that either overwhelms you or threatens you. You may identify it as Fight or...
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