Mindfulness is everywhere right now. This hot trend is one that isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, especially with the advent of new apps for smartphones and tablets which put mindfulness (literally) at your fingertips. This revival, of sorts, is a way to incorporate mindfulness into your everyday routine and help you find inner peace in…
Have you noticed how likely it is that we share success stories but are not so sure about sharing failures? It is easy to attribute our own success to our brilliance but lack abilities to see outside circumstances beyond our control. This is called the ‘Fundamental Attribution Error,’ and it can fundamentally shift how you…
If anyone has ever said that someone in the C-Suite had a ‘meltdown,’ they may be referring to the behavior of some executives to release tidal waves of anger. Lashing out or venting anger in the boardroom and towards employees is almost a surefire way to intimidate, rather than motivate, people to excel. Learning to…
People have all different reasons to pursue feng shui in their lives. Maybe you are wanting better health, happier relationships, or just a sanctuary in which to relax and feel at home. Energy flow, furniture arrangement, etc are all part of the process but bringing nature in really ramps things up a notch. Live plants,…
Mindfulness is a term you may or may not be familiar with but there is a lot of buzz around the benefits of being more mindful. Lower stress, increased productivity, and better overall health are just a few of the noted benefits. The newest buzzword around mindful activities is kindfulness. This concept incorporates both kindness,…
Trust is one of the first things to go when a loved one struggles with addiction. When trust is gone, it can be hard for you to trust that person again. While recovery is about picking up the pieces, for everyone else it is like trying to weather a storm and come out the other…
It may be hard to believe but compassion is difficult to build into the business world. It is not the first thing people think of when building corporate culture as some managers fear showing too much kindness is perceived as weakness. Others feel it may not be very productive. In spite of concerns, evidence suggests…
Self-parenting is a way to celebrate your inner child, away from addiction, trauma, and the pain of what you experienced. Knowing how your inner child feels and speaking into that is vital for maintaining sobriety. Learning how to cope with emotions and feelings as an adult will help tap into your inner child and find…
Just as addiction is unique to the person experiencing it, treatment should also be tailored to that person, too. There are many treatment options and the new way of treating people with addiction is to provide individualized care. By choosing a program designed with your needs in mind, you will be able to stay more…
Life is like one giant chess board and people are the chess pieces. The game of chess is just like life; lots of moving parts, a puzzle to figure out the next step with lots of strategy to figure it all out. The goal is ultimately to win the game but the game of life…
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