Healthy New Year! :)

January 6, 2015 by
new year

"What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls a butterfly." ~ Richard Bach, Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah   Wishing you peace, joy, healing, love, and prosperity in the New Year!  With the closure of 2014 and welcoming of 2015, we encourage you to join us in reflection as you set your intentions for the next twelve months... 1. What did you learn this past year? 2. What do you need to release? 3. What do you want to welcome in the coming year? While many obstacles work their way into the path of life, we continue to remain amazed how the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Healthy Holidays, Inspiration, Integrative Wellness, Motivation

Reaching out…

August 25, 2014 by
Patch-Adams-12

"No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world." ~ Robin Williams Some time has passed, and we continue to stand in awe as the number of new calls shows us how tragedy and loss can motivate others to find courage to reach out for help.  Our hearts continue to extend to Robin's soul, his family and friends, and to others who experience emotional pain and suffering every single day...there is a light at the end of the tunnel and emotional transformation is possible with support and hard work. Fame, lack of privacy, and other factors we may never understand prevent many … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Addictions/Recovery, Depression, Inspiration, Mental Wellness, Motivation

More P’s for Business Survival

July 25, 2014 by
MH900407401

We've addressed 3 important P's for business success: Patience, Persistence, and Positivity. Apparently, P is an important letter for a healthy business mentality.  Here are a couple more Ps which are just as important... 1. Planning I can not tell you how many business owners have told me that a business plan is critical to survival.  Many small businesses come into being out of a hobby or interest pursued in a nonchalant manner.  The risk of a fly by the seat of your pants is high, and you can end up there before you know it if you're not careful.  The awesome news is that it is never … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business Health

Pausing the “Fix It” Tendency

July 25, 2014 by
MH900399402

As a parent, you don't want to see your child uncomfortable, struggling, or in emotional pain.   It is so tempting to jump in and "fix it."  We challenge you to consider pausing with alternative steps before eliminating the discomfort and solving your child's dilemma. Validate your child's feelings.  If your child is scared of the dark, ask questions to learn more about the fear before saying there's no reason to feel scared.  If he is scared of a monster in the closet, what kind of monster does he imagine?  What does it look like?  Validate those fears with a response such as, "That does … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Child/Teen Mental Health, Mental Wellness, Mindful Parents