How do you pick out eggs? When I buy them, I inspect them thoroughly for cracks. If I later find one slipped past me, I feel annoyed! Sunday night I dreamt all my eggs were broken, sitting in the container marinating in their liquid innards. Ugh! How did this happen?? The next day as I prepared breakfast, I wondered what the dream… Continue reading Lessons on trust from broken eggs
Tag: mental health
What are you feeding your mind?
When you think about getting healthier, what's the first thing that comes to mind? Food and exercise perhaps? Equally important as what we feed our bodies is what we feed our MINDS. When we nourish our bodies with nutritious foods, we receive more energy and vitality. When we nourish our MINDS with uplifting thoughts, we receive… Continue reading What are you feeding your mind?
When fear creates distance, choose LOVE
This struck me like a sack of bricks. I was going about my day, worried and anxious, unable to shake it no matter how much self-care I did. Until a moment of clarity. A thought I heard many times and fully believe echoed in my head. We're not meant to feel this way. We're meant… Continue reading When fear creates distance, choose LOVE
How to sleep better
Sleep's been disrupted for a lot of us. How about you? This week I found myself waking up in the wee hours of the morning, sometimes feeling extremely anxious. Not how I like to start my day. But overall I've been falling asleep easily and feeling well rested. Since so many of us are struggling,… Continue reading How to sleep better
Name 5 things you see
When I was struggling with anxiety years ago, my therapist taught me this simple technique to calm the mind in just a couple of minutes. Name....5 things you see 4 things you hear 3 things you feel (physical sensations) 2 things you smell 1 thing you taste How does this work? When we feel stressed, our mind is usually… Continue reading Name 5 things you see