Wellness Information

Self-Compassion and Emotional Wellbeing

Self-Compassion and Emotional Wellbeing

The other day I forgot my work clothes and didn’t realize it until after I hopped out of the sauna at the health club. Since I had no time to go home, I ended up going to my teaching job in a running skort and t-shirt. That brought on a perfect opportunity for a sense-of-humor and some self-compassion.

Get Your Hormones in Order!

Get Your Hormones in Order!

Hormones, produced by our endocrine glands (i.e. adrenals, thyroid, pancreas and ovaries or testes), are essential for maintaining our overall health and well-being, because of their roll in communicating warnings and messages throughout the body in order to keep everything running smoothly. When our endocrine system is out of balance the sooner we can respond, the less likely we are to suffer chronic issues.

Build Confidence Through Fear and Failure

Build Confidence Through Fear and Failure

“Understanding the difference between healthy striving and perfectionism is critical to laying down the shield and picking up your life. Research shows that perfectionism hampers success. In fact, it’s often the path to depression, anxiety, addiction, and life paralysis.” points out Brene' Brown.