{Breathe} How to Find Gratitude in the Things That Feel Hard
Journal This: How Can You Bring Gratitude to the Things That Feel Hard?
Twice today, I was in discussion about gratitude but we weren’t talking about sunshine or flowers or a roof over our head. We were bringing gratitude to the moments in our lives that have brought us to our knees because these are the moments that have cleared the path to truly show us the way. Continue reading “{Breathe} How to Find Gratitude in the Things That Feel Hard”
As I typed the title, “Name 10 Things That You Fear”, I felt a burst of anxious energy resonate through my chest and heart. Fear is a powerful emotion, isn’t it? The thing is, the only way to heal an emotional wound is to move through it and that is what this exercise will encourage you and I to do. 
One of the things that holds us back from achieving our wellness goals is lofty intentions. I can speak from my own experience on this one. When I was sick, I used to avoid my yoga mat if I didn’t have the energy to practice like I used to. Then, when my energy returned and life got busy, I would avoid it if I didn’t have at least 30 minutes. Why? Because I was subscribing to the “shoulds” and some self-imposed rules. 
In our house we say the word FAIL means “First Attempt In Learning”. This offers us the change to change our perspective and take a word that feels ick and make it more positive. Can you change your perspective on failure to take away its power? 
I loathe the days that I wake up pining for more sleep. Sleepless nights leave me feeling cranky and foggy and generally ick. While these symptoms are offensive on their own, it’s important to note that our health can suffer when our sleep is constantly disrupted. Studies show that chronic poor sleep is associated with an increased risk of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, depression, anxiety and more. Honestly, it’s no wonder we have a tough time getting good Zzzzz’s as we’re stressed out, over-stimulated and often over-fed. Fortunately, there are some simple changes you can make to dramatically change your sleep patterns and most second as self-care rituals which is never a bad thing. 