Like it or not– stress is part of our lives. Good stress, bad stress, we just can’t get away from it. Many research studies have suggested that some amount of stress can be positive. We’ve all had the experience of having a work or school deadline that spurs us to action and motivates us to […]
One of the questions I’m asked most often when I’m out doing presentations or workshops is, “Can you tell me what relaxation music to add to my playlist to use at home?” On the surface this sounds like an easy question– but it isn’t. That’s like asking 10 people on the street to name the […]
Last week I had a string of days where nothing seemed to go right. We’ve all had weeks like that! One day every traffic light was red, no one would return my phone calls, I forgot an appointment, it rained when my daughter and I planned to go swimming, the dentist’s bill was more than […]
Self-care plays a significant role in maintaining good mental health. It’s important to have a well-stocked ‘toolbox’ of different things you can do for self-care when you’re experiencing a difficult situation or having a bad day Music can be part of that ‘toolbox’ because it’s easily accessible to everyone, almost anywhere. With streaming music services […]
From the window of my home office, this morning I can see bright blue skies, trees changing color on the mountain, and wispy white clouds high above. A breeze is gently blowing, and I can hear a bird singing nearby. The sun is shining brightly and glinting off the wind-blown remnants of a spiderweb in […]
Normally, the alarm clock on my husband’s phone goes off at 5:30am. So when I rolled over and noticed my bedside clock said 6:23, I knew our morning would be off to a difficult start. I shook him awake, told him the time, and climbed out of bed to wake up our daughter. For me, […]
