HAPPINESS
For many, midlife happens around age 45. During this period, some adults may experience feelings of dissatisfaction with their lives, or a midlife crisis. This could be an opportunity to make big changes. Here are some ways you can grow during a midlife crisis. Transform Eating and Exercise Habits Middle age can be rough on the body. Instead of feeling…
Have you tried practices like meditation, journaling, and yoga, only to see little benefit for your mental health? It might be time to think outside the box. In combination with talking to a therapist, you can try a few of these unique methods from Rewire Me to improve your mental health! Try Forest Bathing VeryWellMind states that forest bathing simply…
Transcend self–criticism and live authentically
Plan ahead to get ahead for the new year. With the New Year upon us many are thinking about their resolutions for 2020. It’s a time for letting go of the things that we may be holding onto that no longer serve us to achieve our goals. At the same time, it’s also the perfect opportunity to bring in that…
The World’s Most Loyal 5 Dog Breeds I remember growing up in the Bronx my sister and I walking home from school one day and standing on the corner waiting for the traffic light to change we heard the softest cry coming from a garbage can close by. When we pushed away the surface trash and peered inside, we saw…
Ways to spread the love on February 14th Some people dread Valentine’s Day because they feel that without perfect, romantic love, they are doomed to have a bad day. But February 14th is a day to celebrate all kinds of love – regardless of your relationship status. This holiday is one where even the most staunchly single can fill our…
How to find balance amidst the havoc
Avoiding the negative effects of self-judgment I know a great deal about comparing ourselves to others and what that does to us – both the positive and the negative effects – because I’ve engaged in comparison more times than I can count. In my therapy training, I learned to expand my awareness of my thoughts and feelings. Through that process,…
Stay open to a future of possibilities Do you ever get excited for a big trip, an event or holiday, only to find out that the reality didn’t quite meet your expectations? Perhaps something over the holidays triggered that feeling, and you’re stumbling to jump start the year with a positive outlook. “Expectation is the root of all heartache,” Shakespeare…
This is a recipe that transports me back to my childhood. A traditional Italian comfort dish, stuffed artichokes were (and still are) a staple around our holiday table every year. Stuffed artichokes are a perfect artichoke appetizer! Whether you’re hosting a gathering for the holidays this year or attending a party at someone else’s house, I am confident my mother’s…
Incorporating art into your life benefits the heart and mind Art enjoys a long history as a therapeutic tool for your heart and mind. Painting, writing, music, theatre, dancing – there are many ways to express yourself with positive health benefits. It’s easy to get bogged down in your busy schedule and ignore this kind of self-care. But time to…
Celebrating the holiday season always makes me nostalgic. This recipe is without flour and is gluten-free. You need 4 ingredients: peeled almonds, sugar, egg whites and vanilla extract – you might already have everything in your cupboard. Surprise your family or make them as a little pick-me-up for yourself. They are done in 15min and you will LOVE them!! …
ABC’s of increasing the bacteria you want growing in your gut Prebiotics and probiotics are bacteria that keep your intestinal tract healthy and support your immune system. The importance of their function is becoming clear, yet many of us still don’t really understand what they really do. How do prebiotics and probiotics really work, what benefits do they offer, and…
3 Questions You Need To Ask Yourself
5 steps to conquering your fears
How to set work-life boundaries
Give the gifts that gives back! ‘Tis the season of giving, and we’re getting into the spirit with a present for you: a curated selection of my favorite wellness-inspired picks for everyone on your list. What better gift to give your loved ones than a little helping hand in the wellness department? These gifts will leave everyone on your list…
Celebrating the holiday season always makes me nostalgic. Having grown up in an Italian-American home, I’ve always shared a special love of food and cooking with my family. During Christmastime, I can remember spending hours in the kitchen with my mom Bettina, creating these fantastic seasonal dishes, many of which were the original Sicilian recipes handed down from my grandmother…
5 signs you might be
Something seems amiss: Millions of us now click into our social lives each day, count 100, 300, even 500+ friends in our networks, and yet somehow move through the entire day without having experienced one human-to-human, warm-bodied hug. Indeed, when Megatrends author John Naisbitt ushered in the notion of “high tech, high touch” in the 1980s, it seemed to many…
Goldie Hawn shows us how to easily incorporate mindfulness into our day
“Self-love is the knowing that you were created to be completely loved and completely lovable just as you are. When you embrace this truth, the world mirrors that knowing. When you don’t feel loved or lovable, it is because you have lost your connection to your spiritual nature. You have lost your connection to your true self.” – Deepak Chopra…
How envy eats away at our insecurities These past few weeks, I’ve hated myself more than usual. Not on credible grounds: I still have never murdered anyone or filled their swimming pools with instant Jell-O or even robbed them at gunpoint. Ever. But my go-to image these days is a boxing-gloved, fist rabbit, punching my face as a voice booms, “Go to hell.”…
Balancing our own life goals with our supporting roles
You can practice anything with a 100 percent of your attention
6 tips to finding success by focusing on one task at a time Do you pride yourself on being a talented multi-tasker? Well, a new study says that may be an illusion. The study, conducted by Stanford University, says that multitasking may be detrimental to not only your brain, but also your ability to get things done faster and more…
Align your life with natural rhythms Humans used to live according to the rhythms of the Earth. They woke with the sun and wound down with nightfall. They holed up during the winter to stay warm and rejuvenate their body and spirit. What kind of basic rituals could you perform to realign your body, gain clarity in your mind and…
Healthy desire versus unhealthy desire Many of us live in a constant state of wanting more – whether it’s more money or the latest iPhone, we are always on the hunt for the next best thing. The problem is that we don’t stop to ask ourselves, “Am I chasing these things because it’s what I really want or because society…
Strategies to overcome adversity Many of us are scared to take action because we don’t want to fail. We let fear paralyze us and prevent us from moving forward. Maybe it’s starting the next chapter of your life or a career change you’ve been afraid to make. If you’re anything like me, you probably want to know where the path…
Face your fears as you approach obstacles There comes a time when many of us desire to make a fundamental shift in the way we approach life. Learning to embrace challenges is a fundamental part of changing our mindset. But knowing where to start can be overwhelming. Here are some concrete steps you can take to get yourself on the…
Move from the ‘can’t’ of the altered ego state into the possibilities that the soul is ready to embark upon. Sponsored Content by Expand with Julius It’s important to know that you probably won’t be able to teleport yourself into the next galaxy when you are not a very high consciousness being. It’s equally important to know that you won’t…
Science has spoken
Expert tips to help you reach your goals
My journey to wellness
Ditch the elevator pitch, business card swap, and other well-worn strategies Ditch your friends, colleagues and don’t hand out business cards if you want to be more successful at networking. Probably not what you expected to read, but sometimes you need to look beyond the tried and true networking practices to stand out. I read a great post from Undercover…
Honoring the resilience of the American spirit
By Douglas LaBier, Ph.D. It’s increasingly visible that our workplace culture and conventional views of success damage people emotionally and physically, and harm productivity and innovation as well. In a recent post, I emphasized the overlooked role of unhealthy management practices because they reflect and reinforce a narrow, self-interested view of success that’s equated with the pursuit of “more”—more money, power,…
Quieting your mind for rest
Technology to help rewire your brain
Treat the cause rather than merely the symptoms of your pain Treating your headache with natural remedies can heal your body at the actual point of pain. Rather than masking the pain with chemical pain relievers, finding the source of the pounding or piercing is a better way to end it. You could be experiencing a tension headache or…
5 reasons we struggle to follow our true longings and how to honor them Throughout my 34 years of working, I’ve experienced one very chronic pattern. I’ve tended to wait far too long to do what I instinctively knew was right or deeply longed to do. Sometimes it was staying in the wrong business partnerships or relationships, or remaining in…
How to ditch the critical self-talk
How to channel your inner happiness warrior
Get rid of the things you don’t need to achieve a less stressful, more organized life.
Betsy Chasse may like to curse, but that doesn’t mar the clarity of her insights in Tipping Sacred Cows: The Uplifting Story of Spilt Milk and Finding Your Own Spiritual Path in a Hectic World (Atria/Simon & Schuster). It’s her first book, and it’s a doozy: a touching and hilarious account of how Chasse rewired her own life—and a challenge…
Defining yourself keeps you safe and secure One of the most powerful concepts I’ve learned in my life emerged from my training as a Marriage and Family Therapist. It’s about boundaries, the invisible barrier that separates you from the world around you. Boundaries define who you are, and they keep you safe and secure – physically, emotionally and spiritually. Having…
3 steps to rewiring your brain and transforming your life What do you want your life to look like? What kind of person do you want to be? Are you happy with your career or relationship? There could be many aspects of your life you want to change, but let’s face it: leaving our comfort zone for unfamiliar territory is…
Is your relationship worth keeping?
Good for everything from teeth whitening to curing stomach aches Activated charcoal is an ancient healing cure for all kinds of health issues. Now it’s a hot new health and beauty trend for your skin, stomach problems, detoxing and teeth whitening. What is activated charcoal? Activated charcoal is made from carbon sources such as bamboo, coconut husk, willow peat, wood,…
Treat yourself to healthy habits while you’re on vacation
By Dr. Howard Samuels September 11, 2001 started out just like any other Tuesday. Men and women all over the country woke up, showered, got dressed, kissed their kids and sent them off to school, and then got into their cars or boarded buses or trains and went off to work—same as any other day—absolutely unaware that everything they knew…
A few simple ways to get your relationship back on track
Show your mental aptitude without saying a word Did you know that there are at least seven different areas of intellect? When you hear the term “intelligence,” you probably think of it as a very high-minded or academic concept. In fact, there are far better indicators of your brainpower than your ability to use big words, solve math problems or…
Body mindfulness involves focusing intentionally in the moment with the addition of body awareness to anchor and enhance the benefits for brain and body. Benefits include rewiring the brain towards more optimal functioning, increasing access to feel-good hormones towards building emotional strength and potentially shifting or healing age-old emotional patterns. The following are two personal body mindfulness practices that I…
5 smart ways to build business connections
How to care for your dog’s physical and mental health
How overcoming your challenges can make you more successful There’s no denying that, for better or worse, our childhood experiences have shaped us into the people we are today. While some of us have endured greater hardships than others, adversity can be used to your advantage. Take Oprah Winfrey and Ralph Lauren for example – two of the most successful…
Sleep is healing and affirmations are empowering. Together, they are a powerful combination and most importantly, I have found that they work. At the end of a busy summer day, one of my favorite things to do, before I go to bed, is to reflect on the day’s events. During this time, I acknowledge when I wasn’t at my best…
Balancing the energy in your body and living space
The three C’s to efficiency
The three C’s to efficiency
Focus on your own life path
Mindfully moving past rejection
Stay open to a future of possibilities
I’m losing patience with the “spiritual but not religious” genre of books that’s so popular right now. After a while they all begin to say the same thing, to skim the surface of understanding but never dive in. As Gertrude Stein wrote, “There is no there there.” And so I didn’t expect to like Indie Spiritualist: A No Bullshit Exploration…
Book excerpt from UNWORTHY by Anneli Rufus
In an ideal world, we would all get eight hours of sleep every night, and wake up with enough energy for that 6 a.m. spin class before work. But when you’re struggling to balance the responsibilities of everyday life, cutting back on sleep can seem like the only solution. Many of us rely on coffee or energy drinks to…
Create an environment that promotes health and reduces stress
Top 5 reasons we delay our dreams until a crisis Throughout my 34 years of working, I’ve experienced one very chronic pattern – I’ve tended to wait far too long, years, in certain cases, to do what I instinctively knew was right or what I deeply longed to do. Whether it was staying in business partnerships, relationships that weren’t right…
Regardless of how much two people love each other, sometimes couple therapy is just what the doctor ordered
From sick and stressed to healthy and happy
5 tips to reduce job-related tension
Dogs are friendly, loyal animals that make our lives better. They offer us companionship, love, and utter friendship. But, did you know that owning a dog actually had real health benefits? And not just physical ones. They’re also great for our mental health, and all in all, just make the quality of our life better. They bring happiness to the…
Spiritual Practices lead to a host of benefits
Stories help develop brain neurons
By Jason Drwal Kevin Schjerning, a 48-year-old film and video editor, doesn’t simply dislike social gatherings; he finds them overwhelming. “I basically feel claustrophobic,” he says. “I have to get out of there.” An estimated 22 million people in the U.S. have social anxiety disorder, an intense and disabling fear of being judged or humiliated in social situations. Living with…
How to soak in the unconditional love and appreciation from others Recently, I had a birthday, and traditionally, I’ve loved that day. I have very happy memories going way back, of celebrating that day with dear friends and family. One of my fondest memories is of a wonderful party for my 18th birthday given by my dear friend Nan in her…
Streamline your friendships for greater life satisfaction. We declutter our drawers, our cars and our closets. How often do we tidy up our social lives? They probably aren’t terribly streamlined, as pruning them sounds so … severe. It’s okay to take stock. Consider the research of esteemed anthropologist Robin Dunbar, who studies the evolutionary structure of social networks in primates.…
Stop waiting. Start doing.
#NationalTakeAChanceDay Today is National Take a Chance Day, and every year on April 23rd, we are encouraged to break out of our comfort zone. It reminds us that taking risks can open you up to new challenges and opportunities and empower you to push the limits in your mind. We all have boundaries where comfortable staying or thoughts of what…
Visualization works, in fact, it is one of the most powerful mind exercises you can do. Athletes have been using it for decades to improve performance, and Psychology Today reported that the brain patterns activated when a weightlifter lifts weights are also similarly activated when the lifter just imagined (visualized) lifting weights. However, while brain pattern results are similar for…
The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another —William James This week’s mental workout is about learning how to identify what generates stress and create an action plan for how to minimize and overcome the pressure. What To Do Take some alone time today to sit down with a pen and paper…
When you own your power, you take responsibility for the situations and experiences you have in your in life. Taking responsibility is empowering and freeing. Of course, while we cannot control all that happens in the world (or to us), powerful affirmations help us create a more positive response to how we perceive and experience these challenging situations. According…
I AM ENOUGH. You don’t need to strive to become worthier, more accepted, or more loved. You are all of those things already – just as you are. There are things you may want to be more of. More open, more honest, more authentic, more limitless, or more purposeful. These, are not expressions of your “enough-ness.” On the contrary, they’re…
How you begin your day can change your life Starting the day with a great morning routine can change the feel of everything that follows. Healthy morning habits can prevent hormone spikes, increase your ability to handle stressful events, improve your digestion and make you feel empowered in life. Here are 7 ideas on how to start your day out…
Fostering the mind-body connection I’ve long been interested in how our responses to stress affect our brains and our hearts. I’m continuing my campaign for Go Red For Women with the American Heart Association to support heart health and awareness. Did you know the heart sends more notifications to the brain than the brain sends to the heart? And true…
How different countries and cultures celebrate
Historical theories on how this funny day got its start
A holiday with traditions thousands of years in the making
Small changes can release you from the trap of stress and busyness so you can enjoy your life. From time to time, we all get consumed with our hectic schedule and demands of life. When that happens, we need to shift our thinking and adjust our expectations to reduce the stress of having “so much to do.” By making alterations…
Find strength to get through challenging times Have there been moments in your life when you couldn’t imagine the thought of feeling okay again? Whether it’s going through a breakup or struggling in your career, I know firsthand how the pain can be debilitating and all consuming. You feel like you’re caught in a whirlwind of negative emotions, helpless to…
The heart-brain connection Your heart knows things that your mind can’t explain. –Unknown At some point, we have all asked ourselves, “Should I listen to my heart or my head?” When we listen to our hearts, we are coming from a place of emotion and intuition. On the other hand, when we listen to our minds, we are coming from…
Keep your creativity alive while working nine to five It’s a familiar story: you have a nine to five job but have a vision for yourself as a writer, painter, author or musician. While you’re not quite financially ready to take the leap into pursuing your creative passion full-time, there are still ways to keep the creative juices alive, so…
The heart-brain connection Your heart knows things that your mind can’t explain. –Unknown At some point, we have all asked ourselves, “Should I listen to my heart or my head?” When we listen to our hearts, we are coming from a place of emotion and intuition. On the other hand, when we listen to our minds, we are coming from…
Setting strong intentions is a powerful step toward leading a purpose-driven life. We all desire to live meaningful lives but don’t always know what steps to take to begin. That’s where intentions come in, and here are some ideas about how best to use them. Start now We all know that to avoid getting the same results, we have…
How do you naturally slow aging? It’s a question that’s been asked for centuries. In fact, attempts to combat or reduce the effects of aging have dated as far back as mankind itself. Most people want to look and feel young, driving experts to invest many hours and thousands of dollars into finding silver bullet anti-aging formulas. While there isn’t…
Connect to this element for consistency and balance
Provide security and comfort in a new environment I admit I didn’t always love traveling. I was never one of those adventurous dogs who enjoys sticking his head out the car window. I’m the rare breed who prefers sitting comfortably and enjoying the view in the backseat. To each their own, I say. Regardless of the type of dog you…
Touch sadness and despair for the bliss to show up.
Studies show the health benefits of pets in the workplace
Move closer to your goals
Find your heart’s center
Learn to say yes to self-care
Your furry best friend can improve your health
Move through self-doubt and on to mastery
Why positive affirmations don’t always work
… and Don’t Talk About
Get healthy, glowing skin with this all-natural exfoliate Getting rid of dead skin by exfoliating with a face scrub reduces dirt buildup, bacteria and dead skin in the pores. It also helps eliminate whiteheads. This DIY face scrub contains all natural ingredients that can help you achieve those results. Face scrub, or a facial scrub, is a gentle exfoliating cleanser. It…
10 Natural Tips to Improve Your Health
It hit me four years into my career—at that point, a sequence of entry-level to associate-level jobs—as I was filing papers for my boss on a Friday evening. The office lights had already gone out, and I was the only person left. I’d had too much work during the week to get to this more menial task. So there I was, on…
How to rewire your brain to meet this year’s goals During January, resolutions top many people’s to-do lists. Yet, by early February, gyms start thinning out, discipline dissolves and willpower seems to fly out the window. But, studies show that sometimes it’s more about the old cues and triggers pulling us into our old routines than a lack of willpower or knowledge.…
Prevent serious physical and mental effects of chronic stress Stress: we all deal with it. Yet we know how much better off we’d be, both physically and mentally, if we could only get it under control. We need stress relievers that really work. We know stress can be a positive, motivating factor at times such as when you’re under pressure…
Science supports health benefits of breaks between eating Fasting is something that most of us already do: it’s called sleeping. For those of us with regular sleep schedules, we go without eating for the hours we snooze. We usually tack on some hours before and after bed too. Intermittent fasting is similar. But it’s sharply defined as going between…
While I still have a long way to go before landing a syndicated “Dear Abby” type of column, my travels, explorations of scientific research (I’m a science journalist!), and countless hours of introspection have led me to some definite mojo truths. Every day when I spring out of bed in the morning, I tap into these five nuggets of…
7 Ways to Help Kids Unplug from Technology
My childhood unfolded in the last few years BC (Before Computers). However, my own children and my students have lived their entire lives with bleeps and buzzes and signals from multiple channels of information. Parents and teachers alike worry about the impact that constant multitasking is having on children’s developing brains. Kids—digital natives—swim comfortably in the floods of information and…
5 expert tips to manifesting gratitude everyday By now, you’ve successfully navigated the holidays and re-entered the daily grind. Some people even experience a post-holiday slump. Through these transitions, it can be easy to forget how lucky we are to have the precious gift of life. Practicing the law of attraction can bring to light all that the universe offers us. Being…
Changing lifestyle rituals for better quality rest You may call yourself a night owl, or think you’ve achieved so much more the past year by working long into the midnight hours. If so, you are falling behind on your science and your productivity. Cognitive function can be damaged by even a little lost sleep, and it can affect our overall…
Families who eat together, stay together.
How the Law of Least Effort can help you be the most successful “Acceptance looks like a passive state, but in reality, it brings something entirely new into this world. That peace, a subtle energy vibration, is consciousness.” —Eckhart Tolle How much of your energy did you feel you spent fighting or struggling last year? In our culture, it’s actually…
Did you know that according to the large-scale Nurses’ Health Study, women eating the highest glycemic load diets were much more likely on average to develop type 2 diabetes or heart disease compared to women of the same age with the lowest glycemic load diets ? (1) This is a pretty startling statistic, especially considering the rapid rise in foods…
Nourish your soul, reach for these ideas
As we make nutritional resolutions for the New Year, it’s worth considering the concept of functional foods-such as probiotics- and how they can benefit us. The idea behind functional foods is that they may create a positive effect on your health beyond simple nutrition. Those who support eating functional foods suggest that they encourage our peak wellness and help decrease…
4 tips to keep you and your loved ones healthy Are you starting to feel that trickle in your throat? Cold chills? Lethargy? Yes, the holiday germs are here again. If the holiday season gives you anxiety from all the flu and cold germs floating around, you should embrace the following tips to stay healthy during the holidays. These recommendations…
By now, we’ve probably all heard our fair share of Christmas music—it’s on the radio, coming through the loudspeaker at the grocery store, and on the soundtrack of every commercial. By the time Christmas actually rolls around, hearing “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas” one more time can be enough to frustrate even the most festive among us. If you’re…
5 tips to enjoying the true spirit of the holiday season For many of us, the holidays are a stressful time. There are gifts to buy, dishes to cook and parties to attend. Instead of focusing on the busyness of the holiday season, look for ways to bring your own feelings about the meaning of the holidays into your life…
Perfect party dishes for the season
The right business apps can help you be present for the celebrations In today’s fast-paced world, unplugging during the holidays is almost impossible. If you’ll be working this holiday season, a few apps can help you tackle your work tasks, so you have time to be present for celebrating with family and friends. Here are nine handy apps that will…
5 tried-and-true strategies to maximize your team’s productivity Do you wish you could instill your passion in your team members? If you improve the morale of your employees and colleagues, it’s highly likely they will be more motivated to strive for excellence on every project they undertake. Some tested, successful motivational strategies are listed below, and each one will bring…
5 tips to a successful professional celebration
A Chef and Nutritionist Weighs In
The Pros and Cons of a Juicing Diet
By Americ Azevedo We are born with true wealth, but constantly forget to realize the wealth we already have. Failing to acknowledge our true wealth we keep grasping for more, like hungry ghosts who are never satisfied while constantly eating! Thus, we go about despoiling the earth, corrupting relationships, and twisting societies into grotesque forms that promote needless suffering for…
Shedding a tear or two is a manly thing to do
To start living the life you want
5 ways to increase your skills at compassion and the benefits The quality of cultivating and expressing compassion is central to almost every religion on Earth, and also a major focus in the field of psychology. Concepts such as “mindfulness” or “loving-kindness meditation” have been steadily growing in popularity for several decades, and today a large body of evidence supports the…
By Will Donnelly Though it seems a familiar formula for those on a spiritual path to rebuke money and keep things simple (many holy people have taken vows of poverty), I now wonder if it isn’t time for light workers, those doing the most healing work on the planet, to be unafraid to be the next billionaires. It begs the question:…
It’s more than being sympathetic
Making an impact by combining your passions and challenges As a longtime quilter of 35 years, I tend to look at life through the lens of a quilt. You take all these separate and seemingly disjointed pieces, put them together and magic happens. The finished quilt is beautiful, colorful, and the fabrics you couldn’t imagine fitting together somehow managed to…
Tips to staying off electronic devices The onslaught of family, friends and social events that occur during the holidays is enough to make even the most social person want to sneak away and enjoy some alone time. But if your idea of relaxing during the festive madness translates into checking in on Facebook, drooling over Insta-worthy photos or playing a…
3 tips to letting your generous spirit glow this holiday season The holiday season is in full swing whether you’re ready for it or not. The holidays are a time to cherish your family, reflect on your blessings and share a little bit of extra warmth and light with those who cross your path. Often, the focus of the season…
Tips to stay focused on the true holiday spirit Black Friday conjures all kinds of images: stampedes to cheap television sets, people pushing others out of the way to grab crazy deals and fistfights breaking out over the last item of a certain type. The beginning of the holidays seems to pass by the true meaning of what people…
Words of wisdom to live by Happy Thanksgiving! Today I encourage all of you not only to reflect on what you are grateful for, but more importantly, express it. And, remember gratitude is much more than saying, “Thank you.” It’s counting your blessings, looking on the bright side and being in the present moment. Gratitude is not taking things for…
The science behind why positivity is healthy Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for. —Zig Ziglar How are you doing with your November gratitude challenge so far? We are halfway through the month, so hopefully your gratitude journal…
3 ways to stay sane this season It’s the season of peace, love and joy. But the high level of stress during the holidays is enough to make anyone occasionally feel a bit Grinchy. It’s hard to say no to parties, gift exchanges, family traditions, charities and the never-ending supply of sweets and alcohol, but it’s important to remember to…
Simple caring acts unite and inspire us Did you know today is World Kindness Day? This holiday encourages people around the world to be kinder to one another and spread kindness to inspire positive global change. World Kindness Day focuses on how kindness unites us, regardless of race religion and gender. Kindness is about sincerely caring for others around you. There is…
6 Tips To Finally Stop Doing Too Much, and Find More Happiness and Peace This month, I read a riveting post by Elizabeth Gilbert on “The Best Thing You Can Do For Yourself — And All The Women Around You” that had me nodding continuously, and sympathizing wholeheartedly with Elizabeth’s take on what’s going on for so many women today.…
Writing helps you get in touch with your thoughts and emotions Writing to yourself offers many benefits. Documenting your life not only ensures that you remember the important things that happen to you, but it also gives you access to your own hidden bits of knowledge and insight. By writing down your thoughts, reflections and the important things that happen…
Reflect on what you are grateful for this month Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance. –Eckhart Tolle When life gets stressful, it’s easy to forget how lucky we are and lose sight of all the good in our lives – myself included. While I know that I’m blessed to…
Science Proves You Can Rewire Your Brain for Prosperity If you’ve been unhappy because you think you weren’t “born lucky,” you should know the truth: you can change your luck. I’ve watched it happen as I’ve personally helped to rewire my clients’ thought patterns and habits to create more luck in their lives. No matter how bad things are in…
A shining example of what a First Lady and human rights activist can achieve On October 11, 1884, Eleanor Roosevelt was born – former First Lady, humans rights activist and one of the most influential women of the 20th century. She led a remarkable life, fighting for the causes she believed in and set the bar for what women in politics…
Talk back to the negative voice in your head with these tactics I know why I walk with a limp. It’s because my legs are different lengths. So who is it that shrieks at me every time I cross a room: You ugly, graceless, clumsy cripple? My inner critic, that’s who. The trouble with our inner critics is that they…
Our hearts go out to victims and their families Our thoughts are with the people of Mexico and Puerto Rico in the wake of these devastating natural tragedies. During such difficult times, we must come together and show our support. We encourage everyone to give back and take part in the relief efforts. A little goes a long way: Mexico…
Excerpt from Dr. Ken Druck’s new book I hear many of my friends joke, “I’m having a senior moment,” and while I know they’re kidding, on some level, it’s stemming from their fear of getting older. And let’s face it –getting older can be scary, especially if we buy into the media’s myths and society’s negative stereotypes about aging. In…
Americans need to focus on social priorities
Farewell to self-help pioneer and spiritual thought leader
The health benefits of pet ownership
Focus on the creative and intuitive to enhance your work performance The corporate world looks much different today than in the suit and tie world of the mid-20th century. Now, you’re seeing chefs, yoga teachers and foosball tables around the office, aiming to bring a healthy work-life balance, and to providing new ways for employees and managers to grow. Offices…
Make money doing what you love
Create positive change in your personal and professional life
Become comfortable with your female intuition
It’s all about acceptance There’s no denying that dogs are wise creatures. We’ve been walking alongside you for centuries – watching you love, cry, succeed and fail. We are always there to love you, especially during the times when you forget to love yourself. While life is filled with ups and downs, dogs are here to remind you about what…
Creativity heals and fosters our bodies and minds
Adjust your diet and free your schedule to reduce tension naturally
Pawesome books to enjoy over the summer months
Inspiration for your reading list
What our country means to figures throughout American history
Easy, vegan and non-vegan crowd pleasers
Do dogs love you the same way you love them?
The only way out is through
Creating your own cool spots
Stay healthy with these tasty breakfast, lunch and dinner ideas Breakfast If you can’t wake up every morning with pineapple and green smoothies waiting for you on your beachfront hotel room, bring the tropics home with these fun and healthy ideas. Breakfast Grain Salad with Blueberries, Hazelnuts, and Lemon Ingredients 1 cup dry steel-cut oats 1 cup dry golden…
Feast your eyes and your rewire your mind
How photography found her and our upcoming joint workshop!
The evolution of this holiday
How much water is enough?
Reach out with kindness
A life inspired by love
What are you grateful for?
My top 7 picks to pamper your mom this Mother’s Day
It’s not Mexico’s Independence Day
It’s National Specially-Abled Pet Day!
Waldo’s homecoming
Do your part to protect the planet
Highlighting the special bond between women and their dogs
How to overcome your fears
How you can help the environment
A spotlight on my brother Romeo, a therapy dog I hope you all enjoyed my feature on doga last week – Rose and I were inspired to try some of the more challenging yoga poses, and let’s just say I am sticking to my day job writing Waldo’s Wisdom. Today I wanted to focus on therapy dogs, and since my…
10 Ways to Improve Your Bond with Your Pet
Tunes that will put some spring in your step
Join me in celebrating the vernal equinox
75 ways natural products can enhance your life
Checking in at the end of National Nutrition Month
Feeling and seeing love, support and compassion is more important now than ever
The newest addition to the Rewire Me team
Alternative Talismans for St. Patricks’ Day
What are the chances?
Do you identify with earth, air, fire or water?
Substitutes for these unhealthy foods
Take action and #BeBoldForChange
