How would you live if there was no tomorrow but only today? A popular hymn gives this advice: Today while the sun shines, work with a will Today all your duties fulfill Today, today work with a will There is no tomorrow but only today. The phrase, only today, describes a skill called “present moment…
Are you struggling with depression or anxiety during a crisis? Extra ordinary stressors such as divorce, death or other life altering losses can throw us for a loop. Here are some tips to help your survive and eventually thrive. 1. ESTABLISH A ROUTINE: If you create patterns it will help your life feel more…
Since early 9th century, St Patrick’s Day is a well-known Irish holiday celebrated on March 17th According to folklore, St Patrick, an Irish priest, used the shamrock to explain the Christian doctrine of the Trinity to the local pagan Irish. The shamrock has three separate leaves which are united by one common stem just as the…
Under Stress We Have A Primitive Brain There are distinctive styles of our stressed primitive or reptilian brain. What style do you use? Lynn Lott’s “Top Card” activity provides insight. Ask Yourself: If UPS had four packages for you and you could turn away one, which one would it be? If you never have to…
Are you struggling with depression or anxiety during a crisis or extra ordinary stress? Here a some tips to help your survive. ESTABLISH A ROUTINE: If you create patterns it will help your life feel more normal. Go to sleep and wake up at a reasonable time, write a schedule that is varied and includes…
Modern life is full of stressors. Reconnecting to the simplicity and beauty of nature is calming to our souls.
Calm the body and the mind will follow is a good mantra reminding you to breathe deeply when stressed.