TIPS TO STAY STRESS FREE DURING THE HOLIDAYS Say No Ask for Help Don’t go broke to show someone you love them Remind yourself that this is not a competition (you don’t need to do the Elf On The Shelf) Shop local or Amazon and avoid the malls

Should You Change For Someone? We cannot change a person but we can definitely change our actions towards them.  Changing the way we react to another person says a lot.  Telling someone to change doesn’t work.  Giving someone an ultimatum does not work either, maybe at first but resentment may occur in the long term. […]

WAYS TO STAY CALM DURING THE HOLIDAYS Be grateful– writing down three things that you are thankful for every morning when you wake up and then writing down three things that went well for you during the day before you go to sleep, will give you a positive perspective in life. Only spend time with […]

Mindfulness is being in the present.  Mindfulness is being in the here and now.  Being mindful of our thoughts, actions and words, takes time and practice.  We aim for progress not perfection when it comes to mindfulness.  We start with baby steps. 9 MINDFUL STEPS TO TAKE WHEN YOU FEEL anxious, overwhelmed, frustrated or sad: Notice your […]

We all get a little sad when we get disappointed, when we lose someone or when we lose something or when we feel lost. We start to lose hope. We begin to feel unfulfilled. We can’t find motivation. It is very hard to do anything when you feel lonely.  Getting out of bed is a […]

When you travel with a purpose, you come back a better version of yourself.  When you travel with a purpose, you don’t just wander around a new place looking the next place to drink, the next beach to lay down, the next photo opportunity for social media or the next tour to take. And the […]

Most first responders enter the medical field with the hope of helping others and making a difference,  only to feel burnout, depressed, anxious, with PTSD or suicidal ideation due to self-neglect and the lack of support. Public safety personnel are often exposed to horrific scenes in the line of duty! Unfortunately, there is little-to-no training offered […]

“We get our first lesson in self-care from the way that we are cared for. Self regulation depends largely on how we interacted with our caregivers.  Children whose parents are reliable sources of comfort and strength have a lifetime advantage – a king buffer against the worst that fate can hand them.” – Vessel Van […]

Resilience is being able to bounce back after a traumatic event, adversity or shame, loss or guilt.  It’s a muscle that you can train. Post traumatic growth comes from being resilient – being able to focus on the things that bring you joy even after you have experienced so many traumas or challenges. A strategy […]

COMMUNICATING WITH AWARENESS A. I always suggest to start with  a notification or asking for an “appointment” to speak with someone.  Whether the person is your significant other, your boss, your friend or your child, respect their time and space and ask for the best time to have a talk (timing is everything). B. Remember the […]