Self-care is frequently the first thing to take a backseat when things are busy or stressful. But this is the time when we need it the most. When we’re angry,…
Secrets to Quieting the Wandering Mind
We all know how it feels: we’re trying to concentrate on something and our mind just keeps drifting away to something else — or a dozen other things. We drag it back…
Ready to Date Again? Keep These 7 Tips In Mind
I’ve been single again for about four months. In the last few weeks, I’ve begun to think about dating again. I’m not entirely sure what kind of relationship I want…
6 Strategies For Keeping a Journal
Keeping a journal has plenty of benefits, but sometimes it can feel a bit overwhelming. Trying to find something to write about, or the time to write, can be a…
Boost Your Energy With This Shift
I had to get up half an hour earlier one recent morning to get my oldest kid into town for a test he needed to take for welding school enrollment.…
Fall Asleep During Meditation? Try These 12 Tips!
Falling asleep during meditation is so easy, and it’s much more common than you think. But when it starts to happen on a regular basis, it gets frustrating. It’s not…
Meditating When You Have ADHD
Both of my sons have ADHD. Their father also has it, and for many years, I jokingly blamed it entirely on him that my sons have it. But in the…