I am not proud to say that at times as a parent I can feel pretty sorry for myself. There is a lot of monotony in parenting. It is not always fun or even enjoyable. It’s dishes, laundry, picking up again and again, whining, crying,...
Before you get out of bed in the morning, maybe before you even open your eyes, notice and enjoy 10 mindful breaths. 2 long slow deep breaths Begin by taking two long slow deep breaths. Breathe in as long and slowly as you can filling...
Inspired by the beautiful book Breathe Mama Breathe by Shonda Moralis. Each week I’ll introduce two 2 minute mindfulness practices you can try out that week. A New School Year is Here School is abo ut to start and our already busy schedule is about...
Yoga with Adriane – YouTube Channel. You can join me in completing her most recent 30-day Yoga Journey | True . Yoga is a wonderful stress reliever. Take a half hour to tune into your body and take care of yourself. I like Yoga with...
Start a great tradition this year. Goal setting is usually something we think of doing as individuals, in our careers, related to our health, or fitness. However, when you are married your future is linked with someone else’s so setting goals together makes them that...
Wait, don't stop reading yet! I still inwardly groan at the idea of meditation too but hear me out. I have heard about mindfulness and meditation for years now. They always sounded good, like something peaceful happy people would do. Not feeling as serene and...
As we plan our holiday visits, it is not uncommon to have a sense of unease or even dread about being around certain family members. Perhaps you could handle that family member for a few hours on holidays but what becomes very difficult to walk...
Guest Post by Teresa Greenhill at Mentalhealthforseniors.com [caption id="attachment_1871" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Photo by Jorge Lopez at Unsplash[/caption] The holidays are a joyous time of year -- unless you’re going through something painful and emotional, such as addiction recovery. Then it can be extremely difficult and...