The feeling of being pulled in different directions is usually a result of over-commitment, difficulty setting boundaries, and procrastination about decision-making. Many people think indecisiveness has to do with thinking the grass is greener on the other side. I disagree. It’s more a case of feeling afraid of making the wrong decision. In short, it’sContinue reading “10 Things You Can Do When You Feel Pulled in Different Directions”
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7 Ways Music Can Heal You
It’s no secret that music can have a lot of positive effects on people. A lot of research has been done over the years to study the positive benefits it can have on us. Music can reduce stress on the body, increase physical performance, reduce pain, and have an overall positive benefit on our mentalContinue reading “7 Ways Music Can Heal You”
Am I having Pandemic Burnout? Signs of Covid-19 Fatigue and How to Recover When the Crisis Isn’t Over
Health professionals have long talked about the risks of burnout at work and how chronic on-the-job stress can impact our emotional and physical health. But, since the pandemic began, we have all experienced a different kind of burnout. Pandemic Burnout. That said, how is Covid fatigue different from regular burnout? How can we deal withContinue reading “Am I having Pandemic Burnout? Signs of Covid-19 Fatigue and How to Recover When the Crisis Isn’t Over”
How to Bring More Inner Peace into Your Life
There are so many ways to bring more inner peace in your life. Here are just a few of the things I love to do regularly to maintain my sense of peace. These are practices that have helped me transform from an anxiety-ridden, overwhelmed person, into a calmer and happier one. Practicing Mindfulness for InnerContinue reading “How to Bring More Inner Peace into Your Life”
“Mindset is everything when it comes to health”
The latest episode of The Authentic World Podcast is out! Don’t miss my conversation with Lori Johnson of Hello Healthy. She shared some great advice on how to shift your mindset about health, how to manage stress, and how to build your support system so you can get healthy and stay that way. Lori hasContinue reading ““Mindset is everything when it comes to health””
How to prioritize and invest in yourself
Your longest relationship is with yourself. What are you doing to prioritize it? What are you doing to invest in and make yourself happy? A lot of people assume that their happiness lies outside of themselves. If they manage to choose the right combination of job and friends, their lives will magically improve. But, ifContinue reading “How to prioritize and invest in yourself”
6 ways not to be so hard on yourself
We usually hold ourselves to higher standards than we do others. But when our perfectionism becomes negative self-judgement, we might be creating a toxic environment for ourselves. If you catch yourself criticizing yourself too often, it’s time to look at how you’re treating yourself. Would you be this hard on someone else? Here are sixContinue reading “6 ways not to be so hard on yourself”
How to Deal With Anxiety and Overwhelm
Anxiety and overwhelm are instense feelings that can making it difficult to manage everyday tasks. These feelings can affect your ability to think, make decisions, and act, leaving you feeling stuck. Anxiety and overwhelm are often caused by stressful or difficult situations, a reaction to past traumatic experiences, challenging relationships or professional issues. Signs ofContinue reading “How to Deal With Anxiety and Overwhelm”