Posts Tagged ‘anxiety’
5 Signs You Are Getting Aligned With Your Purpose
BEWARE: It’s not all unicorns and rainbows. Well, it is, but it may not feel like it as first… If you’re second guessing your life purpose or perhaps feeling frustrated trying to figure it out, read on my friend… First of all, what is this thing we call ‘purpose’? Some may refer to it as…
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5 Reasons You Should Do The Things You’re Scared Of…
Fear comes in many forms. I used to think {fear = fluffy tarantula crawling up my leg}… that type of fear… or the type of fear I used to feel when watching the movie Scream as a teenager (holy nightmares). Fear of that nature is only one representation of the vast landscape of fear. If…
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The Hidden Danger of Meditation
Did I catch your attention? Ok, good. You may have heard somewhere that meditation is good for you. In fact, more and more research is suggesting that meditation can reduce stress, improve cognition, and even combat physical illness. While these studies are all valid, I am here to play the devil’s advocate. Please note, if…
Read MoreThe Reason I Could Never Be A Gold-Digger
I could never be a gold-digger. And I’m talking about the Kanye West type of gold-digger, by the way… not the type that actually go into mines and dig for gold. Though, I could never be that either. I started working when I was twelve years old. I worked for $5 per hour at a…
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Food, Stress and the Body {PODCAST}
Let’s talk about stress. Actually, who’s not talking about being stressed? Person 1: ‘How are you?’ Person 2: ‘Ugh, so stressed. So busy.’ It seems like the norm. Sadly. We are subconsciously strengthening and perpetuating that anxiety every time we accept it as our own. If we desire to be truly healthy, we must seek…
Read MoreThe Negative Side Effects of Positive Thinking
Did you know positive thinking can negatively affect your health? Beware of the positive thinking trap. It is a trap. Research has shown that happiness can boost our immune systems, yet happiness has little to do with positive thinking. If your thoughts aren’t positive by themselves, don’t try and make them so. When we attempt…
Read MoreWe are all iPhones
If you are a yoga practitioner, you may have heard the word ‘prana’ mentioned every now and then. Prana is regarded as ‘life force energy’. It is said that prana runs along the breath. It is not necessarily breath itself, but it rides the waves of breath. Kind of like a surfer. Kind of. At…
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SURPRISING WAY TO ALLEVIATE DEPRESSION (HINT: YOU DO IT EVERY DAY)
Did you know that something you do every single day can help eliminate anxiety, stress, and even depression? No, it’s not brushing your teeth, but you’re close! It has to do with your teeth… Take a moment to consider the overwhelming variety of gum and candy on the shelves of stores. The fact that there…
Read More7 Ways To Manage SAD
It’s time to turn ‘sad’ into ‘happy’… Growing up, I lived in a climate that fully embodies all four seasons, and once mid-autumn made its grand appearance, I felt my entire being start to contract. Turning the clocks back not only made the days seem shorter but made my life seem less bright and sunny.…
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