Visualization works, in fact, it is one of the most powerful mind exercises you can do. Athletes have been using it for decades to improve performance, and Psychology Today reported that the brain patterns activated when a weightlifter lifts weights are also similarly activated when the lifter just imagined (visualized) lifting weights. However, while brain pattern results are similar for…
The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another —William James This week’s mental workout is about learning how to identify what generates stress and create an action plan for how to minimize and overcome the pressure. What To Do Take some alone time today to sit down with a pen and paper…
When you own your power, you take responsibility for the situations and experiences you have in your in life. Taking responsibility is empowering and freeing. Of course, while we cannot control all that happens in the world (or to us), powerful affirmations help us create a more positive response to how we perceive and experience these challenging situations. According…
I AM ENOUGH. You don’t need to strive to become worthier, more accepted, or more loved. You are all of those things already – just as you are. There are things you may want to be more of. More open, more honest, more authentic, more limitless, or more purposeful. These, are not expressions of your “enough-ness.” On the contrary, they’re…
How you begin your day can change your life Starting the day with a great morning routine can change the feel of everything that follows. Healthy morning habits can prevent hormone spikes, increase your ability to handle stressful events, improve your digestion and make you feel empowered in life. Here are some ideas about how to start your day out…
Fostering the mind-body connection I’ve long been interested in how our responses to stress affect our brains and our hearts. I’m continuing my campaign for Go Red For Women with the American Heart Association to support heart health and awareness. Did you know the heart sends more notifications to the brain than the brain sends to the heart? And true…
How different countries and cultures celebrate
Historical theories on how this funny day got its start
A holiday with traditions thousands of years in the making
