Self Compassion As A Motivator

Self Compassion As A Motivator

Self compassion as a motivator Whenever I bring up self compassion to my clients, I’m usually met with some skepticism or resistance. When I talk about how showing yourself unconditional love and understanding can actually help motivate you to get things done, people are a little hesitant to believe me.  They might believe that accepting…

How To Mindfully Manage Your Anxiety

How To Mindfully Manage Your Anxiety

Mindfulness has been defined as the process of bringing your attention and awareness to experiences occurring in the present moment. This process can be more difficult when what we are experiencing in the present moment is anxiety. The feeling comes in all shapes and sizes, from basic first date jitters to a full blown panic…

Try these 3 Calming Thought Exercises Before Bed

Try these 3 Calming Thought Exercises Before Bed

Sometimes we can take a good night’s sleep for granted. For some of us, it doesn’t come that easy. Falling asleep becomes such a challenge when we feel like our thoughts are racing at night, or we struggle with managing anxiety.  There are ways to quiet our minds and calm our bodies before bed. Following…

Try These 4 Mindfulness Techniques To Start Your Day

Try These 4 Mindfulness Techniques To Start Your Day

4 Mindful Morning Rituals The way we start off our mornings can really affect how we take in the rest of our day. It can be really easy to get into a morning routine that feels like we’re on auto-pilot. Practicing mindfulness has been shown to decrease anxiety over time, so adding some sort of…