Being overly self-critical can weaken your resolve, your self-confidence and ability to accomplish the very things you are striving for. Below are four exercises to help you learn to soothe yourself when your mind is troubled. The exercises incorporate a gesture, words to self-soothe and an essential oil suggestion.
Read MoreOver the last few years, I’ve learned that being self-compassionate is anything but selfish.
The strange thing is. Self-compassion doesn’t come as easy. It actually takes a bit of practice. That’s because we have some outdated beliefs about self-compassion that need to go the way of the dinosaurs. Here’s just a few.
Read MoreIt's pretty easy to get caught up in feeling like you don't have enough. Whether that's time, money, skills, talent or whatever. When I hit menopause, I started feeling lack, a lot. I lacked patience, I lacked parenting skills, I lacked the ability to control my emotions, I lacked sleep. It's vital to know that lack is a perception that can stress us out and lead to more lack. Find out what you can do to shift from lack to abundance.
Read MoreIn Ayurveda, an ancient healing tradition, there are three mind-body types. Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Each type is predisposed to certain physical, mental and emotional tendencies. Vata types are primarily comprised of the elements of air and space. “Vata” translates literally into “that which moves things”.
Read MoreOne common challenge women entering into, or in the thick of menopausal changes face is the onset of anxiety. What were once fairly minor worries or irritants become magnified into a major crisis. We often feel like a body thief has snatched our once balanced and stable self and replaced it with a crazy woman.
Read MoreAyurveda is an ancient science of healing. It teaches us more about what makes us tick and what ticks us off. That knowledge can help us make better choices about what we do, eat and think.
Read MoreOne of the questions I get asked the most is: does my dosha change. Let's look at the difference between your birth constitution and your current condition.
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