Pressed for time, inundated with tasks, and perhaps faced with multiple responsibilities, it’s no wonder many of us feel overwhelmed. Add to that the constant barrage of information, data, and news coming at us from all of our devices. And, depending upon your stage in life, you may also be caring for children, grandchildren, evenContinue reading “The Little Things”
Category Archives: Heath and Well-Being
Sounds Good!
June is here and with it comes summer, as well as a new calming routine to experience! Yay! While I’ll get to that in a minute, it’s now time to reveal May’s results. Last month I focused on the power of the human touch. Three times a week I set aside 20 minutes to massageContinue reading “Sounds Good!”
In My Hands
Yay it’s May! A new month means another calming technique to try. But first, I need to relay that April’s Quest for Calm resulted in the sweet smell of success! I immersed myself in art of aromatherapy. While I planned to diffuse scents of lavender, clary sage, and geranium three times a week for 30Continue reading “In My Hands”
Smells Good To Me!
Happy April! Last month’s Quest for Calm involved affirmations. The ones I chose were: I am calm and relaxed. I am able to handle everything that comes my way. And I am inhaling peace and exhaling worry with each breath. I wrote them three times in my journal each day, as well as saying themContinue reading “Smells Good To Me!”
Affirmative!
Today begins my second month of implementing a relaxation technique on my year-long Quest for Calm. Before I get to that I want to tell you about my February’s deep breathing experiences. I am happy to report that yes, all three types of deep breathing were successful in helping me relax, feel less anxious, and simplyContinue reading “Affirmative!”
A Gift of Life
It is an involuntary function in our bodies, yet can become more powerful when exercised regularly. It can occur only in the present moment, yet can be accessed anytime or anywhere. It is also lighter than a feather, yet can not be held in our hands. And, it happens to be what I am focusing onContinue reading “A Gift of Life”
A Journal Journey 