With so much to do around the holidays, and the stress that cooking lots of food and getting together with others may bring, we can feel a little less than grateful during the busy moments. Here are a few things that you can do to switch your focus to gratitude this Thanksgiving: Stay in the…
There’s a great book called The Road Less Traveled, which opens with “Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths.” This is such a true statement – everyone at some point goes through periods of struggle, whether it’s personal, professional, financial, or something else. In the last few years, I’ve…
⌄ Scroll down to continue ⌄ Time is money. Yet, why is it that so many people focus on how they spend their money, but not how they spend their time? In today’s fast-paced world, research shows more and more people are persistently feeling “time poor.” While time poverty to some people may not seem…
The arrival of a new baby is always full of anticipation, and for a first-time mother it’s coupled with a fair amount of anxiety and stress Living 500 miles away and being invited to be present at the birth is also nerve racking for the grandmother (that would be me!). So, after a few false…
I was on a flight from New York headed to Florida for a quick trip. I sat down in my seat and smiled at the man next to me. Sidenote: I always make friends with my neighbors on airplanes in case I have to suddenly grab them thanks to turbulence. On this flight, my new…
In the spirit of Thanksgiving (and I know, I know, the reality of the history of Thanksgiving is nothing like the meaning we ascribe to it… but that’s a whole other post on a much more serious topic), I was thinking about gratitude. We know that gratitude increases happiness, and since we know that happy…
Changing Seasons Holiday heartbreak can be painful. Have you noticed that as the holidays roll around, breakups are on the rise? Perhaps you are reading this blog post because you are going through it. There is something about fall and relationships ending. I see this pattern every year in my practice even though I know …
Author: November 20, 2022 mbg Assistant Beauty Editor By Hannah Frye mbg Assistant Beauty Editor Hannah Frye is the Assistant Beauty Editor at mindbodygreen. She has a B.S. in journalism and a minor in women’s, gender, and queer studies from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Hannah has written across lifestyle sections including health,…
Author: Expert reviewer: November 20, 2022 By Stephanie Catahan mbg Contributor Stephanie Catahan is a certified health coach, community leader, reiki practitioner, and writer. She has a psychology degree from University of California, Berkeley and health coaching certifications from Duke Integrative Medicine and Precision Nutrition. Expert review by Chamin Ajjan, LCSW, A-CBT, CST ASSECT-certified sex…
Author: November 20, 2022 By Nicole Colwell mbg Contributor Nicole Colwell is a C-level executive, and owns a start-up advisory and executive coaching practice. She is dedicated to supporting women in business. Image by Ivan Gener / Stocksy November 20, 2022 As someone who travels often for my job, I’ve become a pro at hopping…
