Blog categorized as Emotional Wellness

Reducing Anxiety, Sadness, and Emotional Distress

Reducing Anxiety, Sadness, and Emotional Distress

By karengray

The fast-paced and super-connected world we live in now is taking its toll on all of us. Everyday we must navigate through a constant stream of emotionally-charged information, both from current events and the changes and challenges we face in our own lives.


Our subconscious mind stores information f...

03.08.18 12:13 AM - Comment(s)
Are You Feeling SAD? A Guide to Seasonal Affective Disorder

Are You Feeling SAD? A Guide to Seasonal Affective Disorder

By karengray

Ah, Winter...

Life naturally slows down in winter. The days grow shorter, light becomes scarce, and we respond by planting ourselves in front of the television or hiding under the covers to stay warm. The cold weather tends to keep us inside and out of the daylight. Even if we are regularly active, w...

01.15.18 09:00 PM - Comment(s)
Willpower??

Willpower??

By karengray

The Power of Will...

“Such self-control!" Julie's friends exclaim when she declines a taste of the double chocolate truffle cheesecake. She enjoys the compliment until midnight -- when she sneaks downstairs and polishes off the last three slices.

"Just a few miles!" Becca tells herself ...

12.29.17 08:55 PM - Comment(s)

"Growing Pains"

By karengray


“Buttercup dried her tears and began to smile. She took a deep breath, heaved a sigh. It was all part of growing up. You got these little quick passions, you blinked, and they were gone. You forgave faults, found perfection, fell madly; then the next day the sun came up and it was over. Chalk it up ...

10.24.17 03:16 PM - Comment(s)
Letting Go of the Negative

Letting Go of the Negative

By karengray



“Some people think it’s holding that makes one strong - sometimes it’s letting go.” ~Unknown





Holding On...

Have you ever noticed that sometimes you have a difficult time letting go of a negative emotion, an emotion you wish you could make disappear? In today’s article I’ll explain why that happens and...

09.19.17 02:32 PM - Comment(s)