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Scientists often say that the brain is the supercomputer of the body. Each day it is responsible for managing countless processes and functions to keep our life-sustaining organs and systems working correctly – and we aren’t even aware of it. Others say the brain is like your home. It holds everything about you, your thoughts, […]

Do you find yourself constantly worrying about the future? Perhaps you don’t worry about your future, but you worry about other people’s futures? Or the future of our planet? If hearing some bit of news triggers this type of “future tripping,” here are some techniques to use. 1) Remember that worrying doesn’t ever change outcomes. […]

Life involves so many different relationships. We have relationships with family, friends, lovers, co-workers, and neighbors. We also have a relationship with the news, social media, our body and even the food we eat. When we are not conscious of a relationship, we sometimes start reacting instead of relating. Have you ever seen a social […]

Anxiety is a natural reaction to stress. It spikes our system so we are ready to flee or fight. This spike usually subsides and resolves after a 1-2 minutes. When anxiety persists and does not resolve on its own, we must dismiss it and bring our levels back to normal. This begins by recognizing that […]

Healthy, interpersonal relationships often involve being of service. But when a friend, family member, or co-worker is constantly asking for assistance…they might be in an unhealthy cycle of not taking care of their own responsibilities and expecting others to fulfill that role. When someone is constantly in crisis and reaching out for help, remember that […]

Have you ever encountered some bit of news or information and suddenly found yourself gripped with worry, or fear? Or perhaps you are struggling to find a solution to a problem and no matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to figure out a solution? The easiest way to get “unstuck” is to first […]

So many people consider this a wonderful skill. Matching someone else’s energy is a great way to quickly bond with someone and put them at ease. But if you continually do this, it’s most likely a trauma response. Did you grow up always having to put your true self aside to put others at ease, […]

When you look out at the world, what do you see? Do you see the sun shining each day, giving warmth and life to all things on earth? Do you see birds flying, dogs wagging their tails with happiness? Or do you see a neighbor who doesn’t take care of things the way you would […]

If you grew up in a household where you were trained to live your life so that other people will be happy, you may have become an exploding doormat. This phrase is used to describe people who let others “walk all over them”, until one day, they explode! The explosion usually involves a powerful release […]