Reading Time: 4 minutesEmotions can be really daunting sometimes. The ironic thing is, the more we try to avoid them, the stronger the hold they have on us. Many beliefs instilled in us from our families or cultural backgrounds discouraged emotional expression. Being able to identify and process […]
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Social Media Detox
Reading Time: 3 minutesIt’s long been said that too much of a good thing can be unhealthy for us. Have you ever considered a social media detox? Social platforms were originally designed to connect us with friends, family or strangers around the world. Couple that with access to […]
What is Higher Consciousness
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt seems that we are living in a transitional point in the evolution of human kind. The term higher consciousness may have crossed your path, but it’s true definition may seem elusive and more complex than not. But what if it’s a necessary leap towards […]
Conscious Breathwork
Reading Time: 3 minutesYou may have heard that breathing reduces anxiety. We are breathing every moment of our lives, yet we are hardly ever aware of it. The breath fuels our life and is a foundation of our physical and mental wellbeing. Interestingly, the rate of breath and […]
Turning the Gaslight Off
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhat is gaslighting and how do we manage it? You may have noticed the term “gaslighting” showing up more and more on social media and the news recently. Oxford dictionary defines gaslighting as “to manipulate someone into questioning their own sanity or perception.” The term’s […]
The Three Best Ways to Improve Communication in your Relationships
Reading Time: 3 minutesEffective communication is the most important factor in true human connection. It has long been said that “It’s not what you say, but how you say it”. Every relationship, romantic or otherwise, has it’s rough patches as dynamic personalities tend to come into conflict. Framing […]
Perfection is Alluring
Reading Time: 4 minutesPerfection and anxiety can go hand in hand. On the one hand it can be very alluring, on the other side, it can cause us to strive for unrealistic standards resulting in a negative self-image. Imagine I asked you to send an e-mail to someone […]
Managing Anxiety During Difficult Times
Reading Time: 4 minutesWe are truly in the throes of deeply challenging, turbulent and confusing times. This is a very new experience for us as we are a lot more conscious of having to face the unknown. Prior to this, we walked around the world with the experience […]
Intentional Intimacy
Reading Time: 2 minutesHow to Have Mindful Conversations With Your Partner After a Long Day Everyday, couples leave each other in the morning and then eventually return home fatigued after a long day. The way we greet each other and the experience of being present can get lost […]
Mindfulness Works Under These Conditions
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhat does it mean to be mindfully alive? To let life live though me to be filled with wonder and fully alive.. “There is only one minute in which you are alive- this minute- here and now – the only way to live is by […]