by Heather Nielsen | Blog, Wellness
How are things going with establishing a social distancing routine? If you’re like many people, you might find yourself missing the small joys of life that are tough to find today. Things like a hair cut and color, a pedicure, and coffee from the local shop may have...
by Heather Nielsen | Blog, Wellness
Many of us find it difficult to make time for a mindfulness practice, or struggle with where to start. Between work, family and millions of other responsibilities, taking time for self-care can seem impossible. Forbes writer and council member Dina Smith wrote an...
by Heather Nielsen | Blog, Wellness
There are a million thoughts going through a person’s head when they are diagnosed with cancer. As people navigate the several paths of treatment, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and frustrated. Just as important as treating your physical health, is being sure to treat...
by Heather Nielsen | Blog, Wellness
Life used to be an ebb and flow between stressful times and times of relaxation. However, the 21st century has quickened the pace of life so that each day is a string of “busy” activity. Are we able to interrupt this endless stream of activity? Yes! Let’s take time...
by Heather Nielsen | Blog, Wellness
MIT recently released two new studies revealing the benefits of mindfulness practice with middle school students. Mindfulness, the practice of focusing in on the present moment, has shown positive effects on not only mental health, but on academic performance. “By...
by Heather Nielsen | Blog, Wellness
Do you ever feel stuck in anxious thought patterns? Or wonder why you can’t stop worrying? Our brains are truly hardwired to notice the dangers in life – the anxious live to “eat lunch, not BE lunch.” So it is in our best interest to notice...
