You can’t walk in many stores without finding fall decor, much of it with words like “grateful”, “blessed”, or “thankful.” With Thanksgiving a little over a month away, it truly is the season of gratitude in America. I’m not sure if pillows or wreaths or wood decorations can help cultivate a sense of gratitude but… Continue reading It’s the Season of Gratitude
Category: Mental Well-being
Where does stress come from?
When I was onsite at the Mayo Clinic for my wellness coaching training, we participated in a powerful session on resilience and stress management. As a self-professed “stress bunny” from a previous period of time in my life, I was anxious to soak up every word of our session. Stress is one of the most… Continue reading Where does stress come from?
Reducing Mental Clutter
Mental clutter is one of the biggest things that can distract us from peace, simplicity, presence, and productivity. Mental clutter is the mental chaos that can take over our brains. One of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves is a mental space to focus and emphasize what matters in our lives. Reducing the mental clutter that creates noise and causes us angst or lack of productivity can be one way to move toward this place of enhanced well-being.