Embracing Life’s Emotional Flux Exploring happiness can be tricky when tethered to common myths around what “happiness” should look like. Here are three widespread misconceptions that frequently limit the perspectives of my clients. 1. Natural State FallacyMany believe that happiness is our default state. In reality, our emotional landscape mirrors the ever-changing weather. Emotions, much…
Ever ask yourself those big life questions? Like, what should I do with my life? If you feel like you’re on a quest to find your life’s purpose, here’s the scoop: it’s not always a clear calling, more like a wild adventure. Joseph Campbell, the brains behind “The Hero’s Journey,” gets it. He says your…
The Danger of Solely Relying on Career Assessments Embarking on the journey of choosing a career is undoubtedly a significant undertaking. In this digital age, career choice quizzes have become a popular tool, promising to illuminate the ideal career path based on one’s personality and interests. However, it’s crucial to recognize that relying solely on…
Intuitive Career Exploration Are you looking to figure out your next step? Feeling dissatisfied in your current career? Let’s streamline your quest for meaningful work using a lens that blends mindfulness and intuition. Here are five essential steps to decode the enigma of your true calling. Step 1: Mindful Contemplation Create a serene space for…
When approaching a difficult conversation with a family member, partner or boss, Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is a tool to help you step outside your comfort zone and go to the next level to enrich your relationships. But these situations can also be stressful (and sometimes risky) so you need to also take care of yourself…
Rituals are an important part of life regardless of one’s beliefs. Psychology research has shown that we need rituals to regulate emotions and foster social connections. Whether it’s moving into a new home, losing a friend or welcoming the winter solstice, we feel good when we can externalise the shift that we are grappling with…
Let’s face it: being human can be hard. Especially in the throes of fear, shame or anger. Most people are not taught how to navigate psychological challenges in healthy ways, and even if we do know, sometimes we are pushed to our limits and exhaust our own inner resources. How do we learn to deal…
Forest bathing is an emerging therapeutic intervention with 40 years of research behind it, proving our overwhelming need for time outside. What is Forest Bathing?Forest bathing is defined as “immersing oneself in nature by mindfully using all five senses.” Also known as Shinrin-Yoku in Japanese, forest bathing surfaced as a prevention and treatment technique in…
Don’t you love the feeling you get when you drive out of the city, the skyscrapers and traffic sounds fade away and you find yourself surrounded by crisp air, lush trees, and chirping birds? Ahh…the peace, the quiet, the release. If you’ve had this type of experience, you’re not alone: increasing research demonstrates the many…
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