Lately I’ve been hearing a lot about grit, and its importance to achievement – it’s one of those popular buzzwords in positive psychology. The more I’ve heard about it, the more curious I became – what is it, and why is it so critical to achievement? Grit is often described Read more…
In my last article, I talked about essential oils and included some basics for those unfamiliar with them. I thought it might be fun today to explore some that may not be as well known, but are also worth exploring. Before I do that, it’s important to remember that the Read more…
Over the years I’ve had a passing interest in essential oils but had never really studied the subject. The ones I have used have typically been those that are familiar to most of us – tea tree oil (melaleuca), eucalyptus, lavender, lemon. I didn’t really know about the vast number Read more…
If ever there’s a hot topic among women these days, it’s this one. How do you manage a family, a career or business, and make it all work so that both run smoothly and neither suffers. Most women I know have either done it or are doing it. Almost all have Read more…
***IMPORTANT UPDATE*** I am excited to announce that my friend and colleague, Darlene Trandel, PhD, RN/NP, CCP, PCC, is offering two Special Bonus Classes to the Evergreen Life workshop beginning February 15th! Darlene is a Nurse Practitioner and Integrative Health-Wellness Coach, Consultant, Trainer and Educator in Healthy Lifestyle Management. She Read more…
Have you ever stopped to think about the things in your life that you are tolerating? You know, those people, places, things or situations that you feel like you just have to “put up with,” or “make the best out of.” I know I have. These can be something outside Read more…
Whether you celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah (or both, like we do) Happy Holidays! I hope you are enjoying being in the moment and experiencing the best of this time of year. Whatever your plans, most of us find this a time to remember and connect with people we love. As Read more…
I’ve always had a firm belief that, while getting older is inevitable, how we age is very much within our control. Research into aging and the body backs me up – science shows that much of what we previously have considered aging is actually decay from inactivity and lack of Read more…
Everyone enjoys the ѕеnѕе оf ассоmрlіѕhmеnt that comes with a job well done. One of the major influencing factors in performance is confidence, that is, belief in yourself that you are up to the task, that you can succeed. It’s a sense of self-assurance and it can make a big Read more…
Setting goals is a natural part of our personal growth and development. Sometimes the goals we set are small (re-painting the bedroom or framing and hanging photos in your living room), sometimes they’re big (buying a new car or a house), and sometimes they are all about bettering yourself and/or Read more…