How To Avoid Catastrophizing!
If 2020 has taught us anything it may be that things happen that are beyond our ability to imagine and even worry about. Who would have thought a year ago that we would be in such uncertain times about our work, our schools, and just our normal behavior patterns and routines. Who would have imagined that we would have life changing events…
The Power of a Smile
Smiling is good for your immune system! Did you know that the actual physical movement of smiling turns on happiness neurotransmitters in your brain and helps you feel happier? I find that amazing. If you think about it, though, don’t you feel good when someone smiles at you and you smile back? Have you noticed that your body actually feels better when…
Emotions: Go Ahead And Feel Them!
Emotions are just data, not good or bad. Emotions are not inherently bad or good. Emotions give us information. Emotions may be stem from or be spurred by related to our values. What do I mean? Anger, for example, may stem from seeing something that is not in line with our values. Boredom at work may be a sign that we…
Happiness Tip From The Ski Slopes
Learning to be in the FLOW on the ski slopes. When I was learning how to ski, it was terrifying. We were in the magnificent mountains of Colorado. My then husband and everyone else in our group were already excellent skiers. I had never skied in my life. Fear can grip the living daylights out of you…and it surely did…