There are two kinds of people: those who draw energy from being around other people, and those who get that energy from being alone. Okay, so some of us are also somewhere between the two. I’ve always thought of myself as an extreme introvert, but these days I think I’m more of an extroverted introvert. I find that I rarely “need” or crave company. We’re not always comfortable with solitude, yet there are so many ways to enjoy spending time…
Workplace mindfulness- what is it, how do I do it and how can it help me? Well, if you often find yourself feeling stressed during your workday, it can completely change the way you deal with stressful situations. Regular mindfulness practice can help lower stress levels, chances of burnout and anxiety. Mindfulness can also help you regulate your feelings such as anger, overwhelm and frustration. Most of us tend to move through the workday with very little awareness. The key to…
One of the most important relationships in your life is the one you have with yourself. How often do you nourish it? How often do you make yourself, or your own happiness, a priority? You spend a lot of time giving. Giving yourself to others, your work. Life gets busy and you often put yourself last. You sometimes commit to doing things you don’t feel like doing. Some days, you can’t help but beat yourself up over a stupid mistake…
Overwhelm. It seems it’s a feeling that takes over a bit too easily these days. Wouldn’t you agree? Most of the time, our feelings of overwhelm have to do with our future, and, fear. Fear of failure, fear of not being able to accomplish things, not being able to get things done in time. I mean, hello, peace of mind? What is that, anyway? Mind that is calm, free of worries, anxiety or chaos. Free of things that keep you…
Here are some of the things you never want to say to me when I’m stressed out: -“it’s going to be okay” -“calm down” -“just relax!” (my favorite) I get it, all of these actually make sense and hey, I myself say those things all the time to other people or even to myself. When you’re under a lot of stress though and your body already feels tense, the last thing you want to hear is to “just relax!“- it’s sort…