Mental or Physical ? Every individual is unique and the way we process information is also unique. When we experience stress it can be a combination of physical, experiencing the stress primarily in the body, or mental, where some individuals experience their stress with mental reactions. One third of individuals experience their stress in both […]
During this time of Thankfulness and Thanksgiving with Wisdom comes Gratitude By Elizabeth Sukys-Rice, MSW Can we be grateful for our challenges? According to the Journal of gerontology psychological science and social science ,series B, in the September 2014 issues, gratitude and wisdom can go hand-in-hand. Wisdom and gratitude have had a long philosophical and religious […]
Your Brain On Truth Truth Be Told By Elizabeth Sukys-Rice, MSW The Top 5 Beliefs Dispelled Most of us grew up believing certain concepts about the human brain the modern science and research has been able to prove to be inaccurate. The Brain loses millions of cells a day, these cells cannot be […]
Open, honest and safe communication is a fundamental part of a healthy relationship. The first step to building a relationship is making sure you both understand each other’s needs and expectations—being on the same page is very important. That means you have to talk to each other! The following tips can help you and your […]
Everyone gets angry at some point in a relationship. What’s important is that you and your partner are able to resolve conflicts in a healthy way, even while angry. If you get angry with your partner, here are a few steps you can take: STOP If you’re really angry about something, stop, take a step […]
Open, honest communication should be part of every healthy relationship. The guidelines below can help open up the channels of communication between you and your partner. If you’re in an unhealthy or abusive relationship, use these tips with caution. You know your relationship best. If any of these tips would put you in danger, we […]
“Come to the edge,” he said. “No, we will fall,” they replied. They came to the edge. He pushed them… and they flew.” — Guillaume Apollinaire Without courage it is virtually impossible to progress along the spiritual path. Courage enables us to face the fears that arise when we go for what we want. Courage […]
Weaving Mindfulness Throughout Your Day From the moment you wake up to the moment you lay your head on the pillow at the end of your day, you have the opportunity to engage mindfulness as a way of life. However, if you’re like most people, as soon as you awaken, the mind is already busy […]
Mindfulness and the Mind-body Connection The substantial and significant link between mindfulness and stress reduction is centered within the mind- body connection. Although Western medicine has tended to view the mind-body connection as pseudoscience or a fringe concept, this attitude is changing as neuroscientists discover and chart the neural pathways that connect thoughts and emotions […]
Everyday Mindfulness Mindfulness is a way of learning how to relate directly to your life. Because it’s about your life, no one else can do it for you or tell you exactly how to do it. Fortunately, it isn’t something you have to get or acquire. You already have it within you; it’s simply a […]