How to do Busy Well
The art of busyness has become a competition and doing busy well is an art. The idea that “you can’t possibly be as busy as I am,” is continually implied in our daily convers
The Work of Grief: Making it Through the First Few Months
“If, as a culture, we don’t bear witness to grief, the burden of loss is placed entirely upon the bereaved, while the rest of us avert our eyes and wait for those in mourning t
Managing Depression: 13 Lifestyle Changes That Heal
“Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also harder to bear. The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the burden: it is easier to
Why Facing Your Biggest Fear Will Be Your Greatest Breakthrough
When my ex-husband and I separated a few years ago my biggest fear was loneliness. Push me out of a plane (parachute attached of course); dangle me from a 2,000 ft tall building (k
How to Make Peace with your Body
**Disclaimer: this article is not intended for persons dealing with eating disorders.** I’ve struggled with my body image since the age of 10. Whether I’ve actually been overwe
10 Ways To Ease Depression With Only Your Pen
“Ring the bells that still can ring. Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack, a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” — Leonard Cohen. One of my strugg
Need a New Perspective on Holiday Stress?
For decades we’ve been told this one thing: stress makes you sick. How many times, when you’ve been knee-deep in tension, anxiety and all-around exhaustion, have you made it al
10 Ways To Manage Your Emotions
“Your emotions are the slaves to your thoughts, and you are the slave to your emotions.” – Elizabeth Gilbert Do you ever feel like your emotions run your life? Do you all
21 Simple Self-Care Strategies For Daily Living
“Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths.” – Etty Hillesum Self-care. Few people practice it, many overlook its impor
