As spiritual exercises like meditation and yoga rise in popularity, the concept of mantras has become more familiar. A mantra is a phrase you use in meditation to help you focus and create an intent that will be a positive driving force in your life. As you repeat the mantra during meditation, either out loud or in quiet thought, you’re...[ read more ]
A decade ago, you would be hard-pressed to find many people who knew anything about meditation, let alone practiced it. But today, meditation has become wildly popular in the United States. Books, Youtube channels, and smartphone apps are dedicated to the study of it, and everyone from college students to senior citizens are reaping some pretty great benefits (I’ll get...[ read more ]
They say that with age comes wisdom, and for some, that may be true. But with age also comes some very big challenges. In addition to dealing with the onset of disease and physical disabilities, older people must face loss: the loss of a spouse, loss of friends, loss of siblings, and even the loss of memories. “Getting old is...[ read more ]
Christmas is right around the corner and hopefully, after all the celebrations and gift giving you will have time to decompress and relax. This is a great time to escape into a quiet room with a good book. Here are a few books to consider. Some of these books have inspired me to refocus and rethink. Others were just a...[ read more ]
For many people, middle age is the catalyst to take stock of life. The kids have flown the coop and there’s more time to reconsider your likes, dislikes, goal, and dreams. Middle age is also the time we tend to look around at our social circles. Are our friendships still there? Have we lost friends due to illness, a move,...[ read more ]
As beautiful and joyous as life can be, it can also be plain ol’ stressful. Whether it’s hefty mortgage payments, killer commutes, or bosses who don’t give us the credit we deserve, stress can come at us from all different angles. Surveys have uncovered some pretty disturbing statistics about stress. 33% of people feel they live with extreme stress, while...[ read more ]
What does mindfulness have to do with self-confidence? The quick answer is mindfulness is the switch that can turn off the automatic thoughts running in your head. You know, the ones spewing out the constant flow of negativity. If you could turn THAT off do you think your self-confidence would improve? I do, and science does too. According to science...[ read more ]
Guest Post from Amy Walter, LMSW with Senior Helpers The lights are twinkling, carolers are singing, cookies are baking, company is coming in town and Mom is… “Wait, Where is mom? Is she ok? Did I remember to give her her Aricept yesterday? What about the Metropolol? At least I didn’t forget the doctors appointment this Friday. Oh wait, was...[ read more ]
It’s rare that any of us will get through life without experiencing anxiety at some point. But some people have the burden of dealing with anxiety on a daily basis. Whether it’s over something big or insignificant, anxiety stops us from living a normal life full of joy and potential. Here are 5 ways you can begin reducing your anxiety:...[ read more ]
It’s November and the holidays have kicked into full swing. This is a time of fun, family, connections, parties, gifts, laughter, love…. And complete dread! Like most American’s I approach this time of year with a happy sense of nostalgia coupled with a sinking feeling I can not live up to the expectations that I have put on myself. It...[ read more ]