New Year New You? No! There’s nothing wrong with the old you… As we turn the page on another year and say hello to 2022 it is a great time to introspect and review. My wish is that you take as much time to observe and celebrate your wins from this past year as you …
4 Steps to help you Focus On Joy So many stressors are threatening to interfere with the joy that holidays are meant to be. Some of us are going to be around family or travel for the first time is waaaay too long, and even though we love our families and miss our traditions, gathering …
In this year of transition, you may be experiencing even more holiday angst or worry than usual. Perhaps you skipped last year’s traditions because of COVID concerns and maybe you will be modifying your holiday celebrations this year as well. Even if you are expecting your traditional holiday experience, complete with family, decorations, lots of …
There is a way to feel instantly happy, calorie-free, available everywhere at any time, with no negative side effects. Hard to believe? It’s true, possible, and very easy. Give. I was a sensitive child and although I was tough (thanks to rambunctious older siblings) I was easily hurt. My mom was always very supportive, she …
Reach for Gratitude! One of the simplest and most effective ways to reduce stress and increase feelings of well-being is by practicing gratitude. I’ve shared a lot about mindfulness over the years, but did you know gratitude is a mindfulness practice? And the more you practice gratitude the more effective it is, just like mindfulness, …
The Jewish New Year happened this week! A friend asked me, “Do you make resolutions like at the traditional New Year?” The answer is yes, and no. During the Jewish New Year and the holidays surrounding it, we go inward and we ask, “What can we leave behind? And how can we be better next …
As Covid cases are on the rise again, many of us are feeling a new level of fear. If you live in Oregon, you are probably aware of the report that came out this week from Oregon Health and Sciences University, that predicted our hospitals will be more full by the end of August than …
You may have felt the heaviness in the air lately. The extreme heat and humidity are partly to blame, but there is an energetic heaviness you are likely feeling and may not even be aware of. We have all been through so much over the last year, months, weeks, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and …
Here in the Pacific Northwest, we have just come through an unprecedented heatwave. Although there are hotter places on earth, we are certainly not used to 100 degree days, much less 116! Here are a few tips, from Ayurveda and yoga, that you can use to keep your body cool this summer: 1 – Cooling …
Please join me for my Book Launch Party, I’ll be speaking about my chapter on June 8th at noon pacific time, I would love to see you there! Register here: http://bit.ly/book-celebration I’m excited to share with you all, this week, for the first time, I became a published author on Amazon. My book will be …
