Create an Abundance of Appreciation and Love

It’s February, a time when Valentine’s Day is celebrated and cupids abound. In fact, to get in the mood and begin writing this article, I decided to bask in the inspirational energy from a group of local cherubs. So, here I sit enjoying the ambiance of a darling cafe in Alamo—Cherubini Coffee House. As I …

Weight Loss: Trade In Your “Magical Thinking” for a Solid Strategy

Ever hear yourself saying, “I know I shouldn’t eat all these salty chips right now, but tomorrow I’ll ‘eat light’ so I don’t gain weight”? Or this one: “I’m too tired to exercise today, but I’ll walk an extra half-mile tomorrow.” Or this tried-and-true excuse, “I worked hard today and deserve to relax in front …

4 Vital Secrets to “Stress-Less” Holidays

Have you noticed that combining unrealistically high expectations with the chaotic pressure of the season is a “perfect recipe” to create holiday stress? In addition, when insecurities are stirred into the mix of our holiday behaviors, the natural joyful flavor of the season…often soggily sinks to the bottom. Can you relate? I sure can. Unfortunately, …

Transforming Challenges Into Important Life Lessons

Okay, I must confess right out of the gate…I am a lover of books. My house is a testament to this passion. In fact, I have at least one shelf of books in every room and closet of my home (except the bathrooms). Recently, I decided to liberate some of the intense book energy in …

Embracing Gratitude to Reduce Stress

Having an “attitude-of-gratitude” is a positive state of mind and a great stress-busting tool. In my private practice I often share this “mood-altering” tool from my book, Stress Reduction Journal. Feeling grateful for having shelter, food, clothes, money, and people that care about us is a healthy gift to our minds, bodies, and spirits. On …

Do You Have a “Love/Hate” Relationship With Food?

If so…you’re not alone. Many of us habitually eat unhealthy foods in order to offer our taste buds immediate gratification and pleasure—while attempting to “push down” uncomfortable emotions (such as anger, sadness, or fear). Although our unhealthy eating behaviors may take the “edge off” momentarily—continually eating in this way often adds an additional source of …

Embracing the Tapestry of Change

Whether we like it or not, everything alive is always a “work in progress.” Nothing living remains absolutely stagnant. So the truth is, we humans are continually changing on numerous levels that include…mind and body. This may sound simple and straightforward, but the tricky part is keeping up with our own transformational process. Now, if …

When “Inner and Outer” Conflicts Abound… Slow Down and Reach for Peace

I’ve wondered lately why the intensity of “the world at large” appears to be escalating on many levels. And amidst this perceived intensity, it feels like time is zooming forward at “breakneck” speed. Whew—just thinking about this makes me want to crawl back into bed and pull the covers over my head! Can you relate? …

Compassionately Connecting to One Another

Ever notice how our personal lives sometimes mirror challenges that are happening around us? After all, there is a unifying “thread of life” that connects us with all aspects of nature as well as with one another. So, when worldly relationships and natural disasters rumble around us, it makes sense that we might experience some …

Weathering Life’s Storms

While I was driving on the freeway last week, a car began to cross over into my lane and then—thankfully—the driver spotted my car there at the last minute (my horn honk helped). Then, less than ten minutes later, another “near miss” happened between a couple of cars ahead of me. Whew! As I continued …

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