AAGHH!!! – stress, frustration, anxiety, feeling overwhelmed….you know the feeling, especially at this time of the year? Stress and anxiety increase your levels of the hormones adrenaline and cortisol, within your body. In excess, these hormones dampen your immune system, leaving you exhausted and reducing your capacity to think clearly. Not a great combination! So,…
Why Being Hard on Yourself Creates Failure
Are you one of the millions of people who compare yourself to others, judge yourself harshly, being hard on yourself frequently? Do you worry about not being ‘enough’ or not having ‘enough?’ Do you allow that silent inner critic to yell at you consistently because you weren’t quite perfect once again? Being hard on yourself…
Small Acts Create Big Ripples
Everyone in life needs help from time to time. Many people are afraid to ask for help. Some are too proud. Others have had experiences resulting in them placing a negative meaning on asking for help. However, asking for help can be beneficial for both parties – the helper and the beneficiary. Many people, do…
Emotional Baggage is Toxic
Emotional baggage is heavy – How much are you carrying around? It’s the end of the year, and what better time to clear out the old to make room for the new. One of the heaviest bags we carry around is our emotional baggage, our past frustrations, resentments, guilt, anger or regrets. They are heavy, weigh…