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Take a few minutes to read this article featured in Goop about using intuition to cultivate self-love and self-acceptance, two of the core principles that guide my practice. Included at the end are some helpful tips on how to we can connect to our intuition.
Link to article: https://goop.com/wellness/spirituality/using-intuition-to-find-self-acceptance/?ref=newsletter
Easier said than done. This New York Times article provides gentle insight into how we developed this self-criticism, and more importantly how we can change!
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/22/smarter-living/why-you-should-stop-being-so-hard-on-yourself.html
The initial request of almost all of my clients is to "be happy". I believe in order to be happy, one must do what makes them happy! This is the tricky part, as many do not know or do not have the time to do something they enjoy. This is where the term "hobby" comes into play.
As this New York Times article eloquently states, "For many of us, expectations of an “always-on” working life have made hobbies a thing of the past, relegated to mere memories of what we used to do in our free time."
For many, engaging in a hobby seems like a waste of time, seen as it is not tied to work or does not seem productive. These are two of the key reasons why leisurely activities are so important in our overall well-being. The article also provides stats on how hobbies actually do make you more productive with work - lowering blood pressure and lowering levels of depression and stress.
What's your hobby?
Link to article: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/10/smarter-living/the-case-for-hobbies-ideas.html
Let’s remove the shame and stigma associated with mental health disorders. In this week's People Magazine, Mariah Carey shares her story, proving that one can struggle with mental health, substance use and/or eating disorders AND be worthy of living a full life. We need to open the dialogue and take away the fear…we can start by talking about it!
