Mind

You might be wondering, “What does being open-minded have to do with stress?” Well, when you’re caught in the middle of a stressful situation and need to find or decide on a solution, you’re faced with choices. If you only consider what you already know without exploring other possibilities, it’s like running a race with […]

“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift, which is why we call it the present.” Focusing on the present moment (being in the ‘now’) is a good stress reduction tip, even though it can be hugely difficult!  We’re often ruminating over things not related to what’s valid right now. Sometimes we

When we lack a clear understanding of something, it can easily lead to stress or make an already tense situation even worse. The dictionary defines “understanding” as having “insight or good judgment” and being “sympathetically aware of others’ feelings; tolerant and forgiving.” However, the core meaning is simply “the ability to comprehend.” While that sounds

Decisions, decisions, decisions – we’re constantly making them! The act of making a decision can often be overwhelming, especially when it seems there is a lot at stake. Even the smallest decisions, like “what to wear?” can sometimes take longer than expected, leaving us stressed and even late. From deciding what to eat for dinner

Are hidden fears holding you back? From a young age, we’re taught to be cautious: don’t talk to strangers, be careful around dogs, look both ways before crossing the street. As we grow older, the list of fears only expands. We become afraid of failing, making mistakes, rejection, getting hurt, missing out, being judged, being

We all face disappointments in life. Sometimes, despite having our hearts set on a particular goal, experience, or possession, things don’t go as planned. When this happens, it’s easy to feel disheartened, with our energy plummeting and our minds spiraling into negative thoughts. But how can we pick ourselves up and move forward? Here are