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Simplicity Day - Breaking Down Big Feelings

Simplicity Day - Breaking Down Big Feelings

By karengray

National Simplicity Day is observed on July 12th in honor of Henry David Thoreau Thoreau is well-known by many for his book Walden, a reflection upon simple living in natural surroundings. In our increasingly fast and busy lifestyles, National Simplicity Day is an opportunity to take a step back and...

07.08.19 08:45 AM - Comment(s)
What is Your Comfort Zone, and Why Should You Leave It?

What is Your Comfort Zone, and Why Should You Leave It?

By karengray

When we look at it simply, your comfort zone is a behavioral space, or a mental space, where your activities and behaviors fit inside a nice steady routine and pattern that minimizes stress and risk. It provides a state of mental security. When you stay inside your comfort zone you benefit in obviou...

04.15.19 08:50 AM - Comment(s)
“Those Are The Ones That Stay With You." - Looking at How First Responders Are Affected by Traumatic Events

“Those Are The Ones That Stay With You." - Looking at How First Responders Are Affected by Traumatic Events

By karengray

I became an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the summer of 2001. After completing my certification, I started working with my town’s ambulance service. I lived in a small town in rural Vermont, and the ambulance calls were rarely anything like you see on TV or hear about from larger cities, but...

02.26.19 10:50 AM - Comment(s)
What is Scarcity Mindset and How is it Hurting You?

What is Scarcity Mindset and How is it Hurting You?

By karengray

I want to take a minute and step away from the Holiday theme to talk about something called the Scarcity Mindset. In short, this is the feeling that there is not enough ______ to go around. This perception is stressful and ultimately harmful to our success, and you can let it go.


There are enough job...

12.10.18 05:03 PM - Comment(s)
Have a Stress-Free Holiday!

Have a Stress-Free Holiday!

By karengray

For many of us, the Holiday Season means family, friends, caroling, gathering, feasting, and parities, shopping and gifts. And for many of us the Holiday Season also means stress, anxiety, and fears.


We could talk about the ways and reasons that we get stressed out preparing to impress family and fri...

11.26.18 04:41 PM - Comment(s)