Floating Your Boat

Last week my sister from the west coast of the U.S., sent my horoscope from her local paper. “Playing makes you feel lighter. Being overwhelmed with too much work and pressure makes you feel heavier. Knowing this, what can you throw over the edge of the boat to keep yourself buoyant?” We have been practicing this at our house in …

Treatment of Anxiety

Replacing negative self-talk Getting rid of the constant play of negative self-talk in one’s head can go a long way in lessening anxiety. Many people have a well developed critic within who berates and accuses them, making it hard to thrive and relax into positivity. Distraction from the problem can open up solutions As you focus on something that feels …

Take a Break from Worry

This morning as I was backing out of my icy driveway, past the huge snow piles on either side, I was reminded of what a challenge it can be to stay positive in the face of seemingly endless winter. Especially now that it is “officially” Spring on the calendar. When I came home I took a few minutes to build …