Health
Got Balance?
Typically an overachieving lifestyle is imbalanced and is often the result of insecurities and self-doubt. Overachievers may be judging themselves only on their ability to accomplish tasks rather than looking at their life as a whole. If you find yourself unable to enjoy and experience the present moment and put pleasure off into the distant [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Staying Focused
In our modern society, with so many opportunities around us we may find ourselves pulled in various directions. At first our passion and enthusiasm may energize us, but over time our system can short circuit and leave us in danger of burning out. If we focus on one project at a time we can conserve [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )If Only…
Sometimes we are unhappy and think if we just had one or two things, our life would be better. However, this approach often leaves us dissatisfied time and time again. Unfortunately if we do not take the time to identify the underline cause of our unhappiness, our restless spirit can never be calmed and our [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Observing Yourself
Observing yourself is a helpful tool on your journey through life. When you get stuck in a pattern, a thought, a relationship or at work and you don’t know how to get unstuck, watch yourself. If you find yourself reacting or feeling hopeless as thought things are never going to change or shift look at [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Healing and Hope After Hard Times
The following video is an interview on Channel 13 with Pat McMahon explaining how and effective and innovative therapeutic technique has helped and continues to help people who are recovering from past traumatic events such as abuse, grief and loss, divorce, and marital challenges. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ijqkun6jtg Can you think of areas in your life where you [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Let Go My Ego
It is clear that on most occasions our ego and pride can get the best of us. In many occasions we can see this power struggle emerge either when a partner attempts to control or dominate the other person or there is a varying opinion or perspective on a particular issue or theme in the couple. It can be [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )HALT in the Name of LOVE
Have you every gotten into a conflict with your partner and couldn’t resolve it overnight? Before engaging in a conversation with your partner that could stir up emotions or become tense, some simple questions to ask yourself beforehand to know if it is the right time to do so are as follows: Am I or my partner (H)UNGRY? (A)NGRY? [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Breast-feeding solutions
Breast-feeding at the beginning can be a nightmare and is far from being easy or natural. Since it is so painful and comes with various problems, it is calculated that only 43% of moms are breast-feeding at six months. Some common challenges are: swollen breasts, sore nipples, newborn babies crying, baby’s stomach being swollen, the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )New Year’s Resolution: Suggested Diet and Lifestyle for Optimal Health
In yogi tradition we fall into one of three body type categories (vata, pita or kapha). The questionnaire below will help you identify your body type and the recommended lifestlyle and diet to optimize your health. Prakrita Questionnaire Select the choices that best match your tendencies over the span of your lifetime. Physical Stature: V) Slim [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Resolving Conflict in a Couple
Considering each human being has their own schema, value system, beliefs, perceptions, behaviors, emotions, and triggers it can sometimes make a relationship feel like an emotional land mine multiplied by two. How can these conflicts in romantic or marital relationships be resolved reasonably if we can’t instantaneously and rationally understand why we are triggered? How can we even begin to resolve the [...]
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