I recently consulted with MMLaFleur, a wonderful woman-owned company that believes in, promotes and lives the idea of compassion at work. As part of my time there, I gave an…
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What I Learned About Happiness When I Gave Birth Without Meds. Twice.
June 4, 2018My first experience giving birth without meds was crazy. I cried, I swore, I yelled, I called for my mom. The second time, thanks to a hypnosis training, I went…
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Stress has a rotten reputation—but not all of it is bad. The “good” kind gets you across the street quickly when you see an oncoming vehicle, or it motivates you…
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From Vincent Van Gogh on through Kanye West, the figure of the broody, tortured artist looms large in the popular imagination. But research suggests that the key to creativity and…
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Chronic Stress Burning You Out? Energy Management is Key
February 4, 2016“My thoughts before a big race are usually pretty simple. I tell myself: Get out of the blocks, run your race, stay relaxed. If you run your race, you’ll win……
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Whether or not you get the Winter Blues, winter unquestionably makes us more likely to stay home, to indulge in comfort foods, and watch too many movies. The cold and dark…
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4 Science-Backed Secrets to Holidays that Truly ARE Happy
December 5, 2015The holidays are upon us and it’s an easy time to get lost: in Christmas shopping, errands, travel or the stress of financial expenses or difficult family situations. It can…
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Research shows that we have more positive experiences than negative ones, yet research also shows that our brain tends to focus on the negative aspects of our lives. We take…
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7 Science-Based Reasons to Laugh Out Loud Every Chance You Get!
April 7, 2015A day without laughter is a day wasted.~Charlie Chaplin Everyone enjoys a good laugh, but who actually makes time for it in their lives? Sure, we like hearing a funny…
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Anxiety and depression are on the rise. One study shows that the rise in anti-depressant use has risen over 400 percent in recent years. One in 10 Americans is currently using a psychotropic medication for…