Hi all!It's that time of year - cold and flu season. There's a lot of hype on what you can do (if anything!) to prevent or shorten the duration of bacterial and viral infections. I really liked this evidence-based article, so I thought I would share...

Adding a Splash of Emotional Intelligence to the HolidaysI love the holiday season! I enjoy the festivities, lights, music, and gatherings. And I also know that it’s famous for interesting family/friend dynamics. We might be feeling a little more str...

Life is a Patchwork Quilt - Choose Your Patches CarefullyOne of the most important things I've learned from the past 10 years of studying, applying, and teaching positive psychology is the power of our thoughts and how we can actually get better at m...

How Long Was He Going to Grumble?My husband asked if I wanted to go for a walk. As we headed out, I asked how things were going for him that morning in his machine shop. I could tell by his scowl that he was in a bad mood. He said he was frustrated b...

Hi all,It's been a while but there are so many things I want to share...Let's start with this eye-opening article from Dr. Greenblatt at Psychiatry Redefined. More functional medicine approaches like metabolic psychiatry are taking off! Studies are s...

Do You Need to Reprioritize Your To-Do List?Imagine that you looked at your "to-do" list this morning and the top thing was do something that feels good. This priority came before cleaning the house or doing paperwork or running errands. What could y...

Being Thankful this Season: Are You Doing Gratitude Wrong?The holidays and the upcoming New Year make this a great time to reflect and be thankful for all we have. The spirit of Thanksgiving is a perfect example. Yet, it can be easy to get caught up...

Being Kind by Saying 'No'Can you set boundaries from a place of calm and kindness? We often end up confronting these issues when we're frustrated or feeling guilt or regret.Think of an event or project that you've volunteered for or just helped out w...

Choosing Your ChoicesI've been watching and reading a lot of Bruce Lipton's work recently and was inspired to share this tip.Every day, we have more power to choose the choices that shape our lives than we realize. This sounds straightforward at firs...

Work and life can be hard. Why make them harder?Take a moment right now to think of something that’s stressing you out. Maybe it’s a project or person at work. Maybe it’s something related to your family, finances, or health. Now imagine that tomorro...