When people hear the word mindfulness, they often picture someone sitting still in total silence, eyes closed, completely calm. For many of us, that image feels slightly unrealistic. Most days are loud, busy and full. The idea of clearing your mind for twenty minutes can feel like just another thing to fail at. The good […]

Sometimes life moves faster than we realize. Even after the holiday rush, even after any plans we made for ourselves at the start of the year, the weeks slip by and we feel like we are still catching up or trying to. That is why giving yourself permission matters. Not just at the start of […]

January often arrives with huge expectations attached to it. There’s an assumption that a new year should feel energizing. That it’s a natural reset. A clean slate. But for many people, like me, January shows up quietly. With tiredness, unfinished feelings and a sense of still catching up to life rather than charging ahead. That’s […]

“Happy New Year! Are you making any resolutions?” You have likely heard this a few times this week! Resolutions are as synonymous with New Years as fireworks, and the topic is bound to come up in most circles. Perhaps you enjoy this opportunity to set a new long-term goal for yourself, and look forward to […]

You may not be afraid of monsters in the dark, but nighttime holds a terrifying peril for many people – insomnia. Symptoms relating to insomnia periodically affect a shocking 30% of people. Fortunately, the worst of your fears can be abated by regularly observing some simple recommendations from sleep experts. Sleep disturbances are especially common […]

Halloween is almost here and everywhere I look I see pumpkins on porches, fake cobwebs draped across windows and kids already buzzing with costume ideas. It’s a fun time, a little spooky and honestly, kind of silly. But it also got me thinking about a different kind of ghost, the ones that don’t wear sheets […]

The number one fear is often cited as glossophobia: the fear of public speaking. Whether you call it stage anxiety, stage fright, or performance anxiety, we can all probably relate to this feeling to some extent or another! This phenomenon is related, but distinct from social phobia – also known as social anxiety disorder – […]

Fear as a Part of Everyday Life Fear is one of those things we all know a little too well. It can show up as butterflies before a big presentation, a racing heart when you hear a noise at night or even that hesitation before trying something new. Sometimes fear keeps us safe and sometimes […]

Why Balance Matters (and Why You’re Probably Running on Coffee) Let’s be honest for a second…how often do you find yourself replying to emails at midnight or trying to tackle your to-do list on your days off. It’s like the line between “work” and “life” is practically non-existent these days. And let’s face it, the […]

Life is full of constant changes that can disrupt our habits and shake us out of our comfort zones. Dealing with big life transitions can be especially difficult; there’s managing the logistics of the change, coping with the emotional toll, and grieving the life you’re leaving behind. Even positive changes can be challenging to deal […]