Many people set goals to get in better physical shape. They want tighter buns, six pack abs and arms that never jiggle. But how many people decide to work on their inner selves? No matter what we look like on the outside, it’s who we are on the inside that really dictates our lives. Self-esteem reflects the […]

What We Can Learn from Thanksgiving By Janet Singer ~ 3 min read There is a chill in the air (in New England anyway), we’ve “turned back” our clocks, and the fall foliage has peaked. This can only mean one thing — Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday, is fast-approaching. I love the simplicity surrounding the meaning […]

Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance: these are the very well-known five stages of grief, as postulated by Swiss psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross in her 1969 book On Death and Dying. At the time of the book’s publication, very little instruction was given in medical school on the subject of death and dying, which was what motivated Kübler-Ross to share her findings […]

  Pack a sweet note in your lunch Say “I love you” in the mirror Try morning pages Call a friend Let yourself feel fully for 90 seconds Ask for positive feedback Write in a journal Create art to express emotion Spend time with a pet Help someone in need

Few things zap your energy the way a stressful day can. Stress is known to reduce our levels of serotonin and dopamine, neurotransmitters that play an important role in our mood, energy and motivation. After a difficult day, you might be tempted to lounge on the couch watching TV until it’s time to go to […]

By now, most of us know that exercise offers numerous health benefits. From maintaining an ideal weight, to reducing the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and osteoporosis, moving our body every day improves the length and quality of our lives. But not all of us recognize just how important exercise is to our mental health. Beyond […]

Eat a healthy meal or snack Engage in physical activity Meditate Journal Enjoy a relaxing activity, such as a hot epsom set bath Take ten deep, intentional breaths Take a moment to appreciate your strengths Get eight solid hours of sleep Laugh to stressful tension Ask for support Try something creative Treat yourself to a […]