by Lauren | Apr 13, 2019 | Marriage, Mindfulness, Self-care
The number one predictor of a relationship that will succeed is attention. Simple as that. Your relationship needs love and nurturing, no matter how short or long you’ve been together. The uniqueness of the romantic relationship means that you have chosen that...
by Lauren | Mar 22, 2019 | Mindfulness, Self-care, Stress Management
1) Get outside and enjoy the sunshine 2) Do something spontaneous 3) Express gratitude Subscribe * indicates required Email Address * First Name What would you like to learn more about? Substance Use/Addiction Anxiety/Depression Trauma/PTSD Relationships...
by Lauren | Mar 9, 2019 | Anxiety, Mindfulness, Self-care, Stress Management
Here’s a reading from “The Language of Letting Go” by Melody Beattie about relaxing when things don’t go as planned. Subscribe * indicates required Email Address * First Name What would you like to learn more about? Substance Use/Addiction...
by Lauren | Aug 18, 2018 | Anxiety, Mindfulness, Self-care, Stress Management
Guided Imagery is an easy first step into meditation Guided imagery is a particularly effective tool for calming the mind and refocusing. Guided imagery is a type of meditation. In the middle of a hectic day, it is easy to get caught up in the to do lists and the...
by Lauren | Jul 7, 2018 | Emotions, Mindfulness, Stress Management, Therapy
Thoughts vs Emotions “I feel bad.” “That makes me feel some type of way.” “I feel like having pizza for dinner.” Popular culture has used feelings and thoughts interchangeable. Despite the word ‘feel’ in the above statements, those are examples of thoughts. This can...
by Lauren | Jan 6, 2018 | Mindfulness
Living in the moment One of my favorite activities is to watch the sunset over the Intercoastal Waterway at Wrightsville Beach, NC. One day, I was feeling overwhelmed from a particularly exhausting day at work. My mind was racing and all I could focus on was the...
