Take a bath. Feel the stress leave your body while you soak, consider adding salts, soothing lavender, and essential oils, and puts on calming music. Whenever I do this it calms me down and it definitely has an impact because it helps me to fall asleep and stay asleep. Continue reading Wellness Wednesday

Go on vacation. Vacations are meant to make us feel rested, memorable and happier. Get on a plane; if flying is not and option take a road trip, or just sneak away to a nice hotel in your area. There are huge health benefits to rest and relaxation. So get out there and enjoy a break. Continue reading Wellness Wednesday

Don’t be afraid to ask for support during times of grief. Talk to those closest to you and share your grief by describing what you are feeling. Ask them for their time and support. Let them surround you with love! If … Continue reading Wellness Wednesday

I recently had the urge to get healthier and fit.  I needed real motivation!  So I joined a group that set weekly fitness challenges.   Competition is not all negative.  It can be one of the best ways to help your … Continue reading Wellness Wednesday

People will constantly say, “I am only human.” but the moment someone offers them constructive criticisms all of that goes out the window.  They get defensive and all of a sudden they are without reproach.  It is important to acknowledge … Continue reading Wellness Wednesday

Well in your social and personal life we need to avoid such people.  If not we are destined to be pulled down emotionally by such negative exposure.  You have a right to be happy.  Therefore, it is important to eliminate negative … Continue reading Wellness Wednesday

Be Grateful:  It is shown that people that show gratitude are least likely to experience sadness and have a much easier time handling lives ups and downs. Being grateful makes us more mindful of the positive things in our life and … Continue reading Wellness Wednesday

Stop with the complaint that your partner does not understand your needs.  Instead of complaining, ask for what you want in concrete, clear and measurable terms. In counseling, my goal is to help people see that many times they are … Continue reading Wellness Wednesday

In times of grief don’t try to replace/substitute. Be careful about letting another person take over or replace a tradition you strongly associate with your loved one. For example, if the deceased always went shopping with you for Christmas gifts or … Continue reading Wellness Wednesday

Say No: There are some major benefits to saying the word “no.” The concept of being overextended, exhausted and pulled in multiple direction has a lot to do with not knowing when or how to say “no.” This 2-letter word can … Continue reading Wellness Wednesday