Getting a good night's sleep is essential for our physical and mental well-being. Struggling with sleep, however, is a common experience, especially during stressful or busy times. Stress and feeling overwhelmed often make it hard to fall or stay asleep.
My father used to say that getting old wasn’t for the faint of heart. He was right; coping with a changing body and mind is challenging. Yet, we can choose to experience this change as an opportunity rather than a crisis.
For many people with diabetes, experiencing stress comes with the territory. That’s understandable – managing this chronic condition is hard work. The constant monitoring of blood sugar levels, diet, and sleep, as well as maintaining a strict medication regimen can be overwhelming.
Throughout the year, stress can wear us down.
The power of mindfulness is undeniable, and many people are embracing its potential to help manage pain. It takes compassionate courage to bring attention to the pain experience but doing so can be enlightening and empowering.
The holiday season is upon us! This time of year offers so much as does every moment really. For many people, this can be a festive time spent with family and friends. For some, however, this can be a time of heightened loneliness.
Type “mindfulness” into the app store on your phone and you’ll be presented with many options. For some, these options are great ways to bring nonjudgmental awareness to the present moment. But, there are ways to become more mindful in your life without the use of apps.
As cooler weather sets in here in the Northeast, the idea of strolling around your neighborhood becomes more appealing and certainly less sweaty. While you walk, try these three ideas to help your community, mind and body.
When our prehistoric ancestors faced terrifying situations like a hungry wooly mammoth, their endocrine system would flood their bodies with the hormones adrenaline and cortisol. This "fight-or-flight" stress response provided a burst of energy so they could respond to the dangerous predator.
