Reducing Stress

This year has been my wake-up call. Always in good health, I was blindsided by a series of health issues. In 2024, I found myself visiting doctors, undergoing countless tests, taking medications not previously needed, and a short hospitalization for a life-threatening…

The seasons can have a bigger impact on our mental health than we may realise. So, if you’ve found yourself struggling with a low mood and lack of motivation since the nights have started drawing in, then you’re certainly not alone…

Maybe you’re filled with anxiety because you are focused on what you fear might happen. And you’re imagining the worst-case scenario. Maybe you’re so worried you’re losing sleep and being anxious all day. Your worst-case scenario is based…

Do you ever feel a bit lost? Are there days when you lose your sparkle and question who you are and what you’re doing? Do you sometimes feel irrelevant and that you don’t have much to look forward to? It’s so easy sometimes to get stuck…

Is your mind filled with anxiety? Maybe you’re suffering from sleepless nights and feeling nervous and upset all day. Perhaps you’re worrying all the time, imagining the worst-case scenario. Maybe having an anxiety free mind sounds impossible…

Anyone who has ever done Pilates or taken a Yoga class knows that one of the great benefits derived from those types of classes is the relaxation and sense of well-being that comes from an hour of deep, deliberate breathing…

What is it that makes children overflow with confidence in their ability to do whatever it is they imagine? When did we replace our confidence with insecurity? How do we get back our confidence as we age through life and living?

A few years ago, I would have blamed my anxiety on the unsettling situation I was experiencing. I thought anxiety just happened; it seemed so. I thought I couldn’t control it! My mind kept repeating the same scary, negative thoughts. I was miserable…

Chronic pain, age and depression often go hand in hand. Studies have shown chronic pain and depression can worsen each other. Therefore, it is very important to treat both. Here are some modalities of treatment…

You’d think that by the time you hit 60, life would give you pass to a stress-free existence. A daily itinerary filled with yoga, afternoon teas, wine time with the girls, and blissful gardening, right? Maybe some traveling with the hubs or friends?