One of the things that I’ve been working with clients on (and dealing with myself too) is keeping perspective during COVID-19. From the illness itself and the loss of lives to the economic changes and ongoing misinformation campaigns, we’re living in tough times. Being able to shift our perspective towards a more positive bend is […]
A few years ago adult coloring books became an incredibly popular trend. All of a sudden kids of all ages (self-included) were flocking to book stores and craft supply stores when presented with the health benefits of coloring. But how much of what you’ve heard is actually true? I’ve never been great at making physical […]
Have you ever had a nice, stress-free day only to have incredible anxiety the second your head hits your pillow? Many of us have been there. It’s not a fun place to be. Dealing with anxiety, whether you have a diagnosable condition or not, is tough. Anxiety can be debilitating at times. Ongoing rumination and […]
There are a lot of reasons that there is an emphasis on reading early on in our lives. Reading has a lot of benefits! For some people, reading is about the gathering of new information. In other instances, books can provide some amazing emotional insight. Out of the Woods does just that. A New Way […]
There was a time in my life when I was enthralled by yoga. To this day, I still find the combination of physical and spiritual practice awesome. To me, it follows this holistic mentality that I aim to create in my own life and with Viva Wellness. Time To Revisit an Old Friend I’ve fallen […]
Distortion (dih-stawr-shuh n.) – The act of giving a misleading account or impression. Thought distortions are unfortunately a part of our existence. These horribly efficient, and disruptive, ways of thinking about things often begin with us in a period of suffering. But, we don’t have to continue to be plagued by their existence forever. As […]
Mindfulness meditation has reached mainstream fever-pitch. But, there is still a lot of misunderstanding about its other benefits. Hopefully, this post will help you decide if taking up a mindfulness practice is right for you! Mindfulness meditation helps better your brain Most often when professionals talk about the benefits of mindfulness meditation, they focus on […]
