A fascinating article came out last week in the New York Times about the power of the family narrative. Turns out that the more we understand and identify with an empowering family story, the happier and more resilient we tend to be. Piggybacking off of that topic, my question for you is: what’s your story? Is your personal narrative an […]
just breathe
Do you feel like you are burning the candle on both ends? If you are stuck in the daily grind and feel like you need relief, then I think this article will help you. Deep breathing is a simple and effective tool to combat stress, anxiety, and fatigue. It is not just relaxing-it’s incredibly healing. […]
let your light shine
My incredibly joyful and vibrant two and a half year old daughter has been belting out “This Little Light of Mine” about 30 times a day for the last few weeks. And as she sings, she progressively crescendos throughout the song’s entirety, so that when she gets to the second verse and sings “Hide it […]
increase your brainpower in 5 easy steps
We used to believe that once the adult brain was fully developed, new neural patterns could no longer be established. Well, I’m here to tell you that actually, we CAN change our brains as we age. We have to opportunity to optimize our brain health, establish new neural patterns, and mold our mind throughout […]
6 simple things you can do in 2013 to optimize your health
The commencement of a new year brings with it the promise of new beginnings. It’s a window in time when the opportunity to make positive changes is more tangible than at other times in the year. And the truth is that you always have the opportunity to make healthful choices and nourishing changes, but nothing […]
cultivate gratitude
When I learned about the shooting in Newtown, Connecticut last week, I, like millions of others around the country, had a very visceral reaction to the news. The wind was knocked out of me, I felt sick to my stomach, and quite literally, I felt my heart break with sadness and horror. And like thousands […]
