Healthy and Inspired Living
Summer is a perfect time to practice chilling out. The world collectively shares this mindset as we see people all around us slowing down, putting their feet up and taking plenty of rest. Even social constructs tend to be more lax, such as the amount of clothing appropriate to wear in public. But by practicing… [Read Full Story]
Derived from Buddhist philosophy, “radical acceptance” is the life-changing practice of simply accepting what is. You might think this to be an obvious approach – of course you have to accept what is, or you might think this approach sounds too passive to be effective. Well, despite its apparent obviousness, radical acceptance is practiced less… [Read Full Story]
When we feel wronged by someone, one of the ways in which we protect ourselves from future hurts is by staying angry and holding on to the bitter memory of what was done. In reality, life will always present you with opportunities to hold on to angers and injustices. From time to time, we get… [Read Full Story]
You don’t always get to choose what happens to you, but you do get to choose your response. All too often you might be conducting your life in the way you’ve set it up, with work, health and family routines, and bam! Something unexpected and possibly irritating shows up. Whether it is waking up with… [Read Full Story]
How can a simple, unassuming four letter word change your life? I found that answer the day I unrolled a yoga mat, had a comfortable seat and took my first conscious deep breaths. Inhale….. Exhale….. It was the spring of 2010. At that time I was completely unaware of the miracle that was about to… [Read Full Story]
Setting boundaries is a term that has been floating through the pop-psychology circuit for some time now. As much as it appears like a sophisticated technique to adopt and practice within our relationships, quite simply it is the art of saying no, or setting limits on what you are willing to handle. Unfortunately, there are… [Read Full Story]
The funny thing about stress management is that when people are under stress, they genuinely believe there is no time to be healthy, or relax. Yet, a simple 15 minute time investment or an adjustment in attitude is sometimes all it takes to keep it together, and even improve the experience. Interestingly, as little time… [Read Full Story]
Often we can tell when someone is stressed out simply by what they tell us: “I am so overwhelmed. I have too much on my plate. I can’t handle it right now. I can’t keep up. I’m frazzled” “I’m so stressed out. I’m so stressed out. I’m so stressed out.” Repeating these mantras can make… [Read Full Story]
My body is none of your business. I often think this when people feel so inclined to comment positively when I lose weight. Interestingly, in our culture, people feel comfortable commenting on other’s bodies when flesh diminishes, but not when it expands. “You look great! You’ve lost weight!” Yet if you are so aware of… [Read Full Story]
Childhood obesity is a hot topic in North America, but we should also be discussing the increasing rate of all eating disorders in school age children. Eating disorders such as compulsive eating, binge eating, anorexia nervosa, and bulimia make it harder for our children to experience academic, athletic, and social success. Disturbingly, researchers have found… [Read Full Story]
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