A while back I wrote a post about my Top 5 Tools to Stop Anxiety. After overcoming the anxiety that I've experienced for most of my life, I've learned that the same tools that work to stop anxiety one day, might not work as effectively another day. That's why it's so...

    I spent most of my adult life fighting my weight. I had a very unhealthy relationship with food, and labeled everything I ate as either "good" or "bad". As a result, I was always either "on a diet", and being very restrictive about what I could and...

Although the holidays can be a magical time, they can also be a stressful time. Between all of the crowds, functions, and family dynamics, it's common for many of us to start to feel a bit anxious this time of year. After struggling to manage my anxiety for many...

I've been feeling under the weather for the past two weeks. Prior to getting sick, I had been away on a weekend trip to New Orleans for a family wedding. My morning routine and self care practices completely went out the window while I was on vacation. The combined...

I recently learned about the H.A.L.T. acronym, which is a technique for relieving stress and anxiety. H.A.L.T. stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, and Tired. The theory behind the H.A.L.T. acronym is that whenever we are feeling stressed, depressed, or depleted, we can...

Yoga's sister science, Ayurveda, focuses on creating balance in our bodies. Ayurveda recommends that we eat and live in relationship to the seasons in order to keep our bodies properly aligned. I love the idea of living closer to nature and learning from the innate...