Stop and think about the last meal you ate today. Try to describe it in detail. What did the food smell like? Do you recall how the food felt in your mouth? How did it taste? Were there specific spices in the food? Was it hot or cold? Were there vibrant colors? Did you chew […]
mindfulness
Happy National Nutrition Month®! Savor the Flavor of Eating Right
March is National Nutrition Month®! This year the theme is Savor the Flavor of Eating Right, that’s got a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? The idea behind this month’s theme is to ENJOY your food and to appreciate the smells, flavors, and fun that go along with sharing a meal! According to the Academy […]
Downsize Your Worries
Do you ever have worries pressing on you? Do they seem to ‘super-size’ or grow in intensity as the day wears on, until you feel like a dark cloud is hanging over you? Worries have a way of taking on a life of their own in our minds. When worry brings on a panicky feeling, […]
I Think I’ll Go For A Walk Outside
“I just can’t stay inside all day, I gotta get out, get me some of those rays.” These words often bounce around my brain like the cheery melody of “Sunshine Day” (sung by the Brady Bunch). When I’m walking, sometimes I find myself being able to think creatively or find I’m just in a better […]
Holiday Stress Relief
Do you find yourself feeling stressed by the chaos and busy-ness that typically comes with the month of December? You’re not alone. Working Americans are stressed out to begin with working long hours, fighting traffic, caring for aging parents or young children and paying the bills. Then add holidays on top of all that! Juggling […]
Crisis Mode
If you have ever spent any time in your life in a crisis situation, you know the feelings of stress, anxiety, panic and hopelessness that come with it. Crises come in many forms and can hit anyone at any point in his or her life. I spent a few weeks in crisis recently when my […]