For many of us, the pursuit of a healthy balance in both work and life seems out of reach, almost impossible. But, just like we actively let stress into our lives, we can also push it out. While not easy, learning to reframe your obligations and time demands as opportunities and privileges can help you find gratitude and joy in maintaining a busy schedule.

Do you ever wonder how much time you spend on your phone? How many hours are consumed by the constant time check, message update, email blast, song change...?

Life isn’t easy. And, it’s not supposed to be. Challenge is what strengthens us. Life isn’t easy. And, it’s not supposed to be. Challenge is what strengthens us. It helps us to expand and grow. Truth is, even positive life events can bring psychological stress. Key to handling life’s obstacles, both good and bad, is equipping yourself with strategies to cope in a healthy manner.

Ever wonder why you sit and stand the way you do? Do you ever ponder what your body language may look like to others? While human nature trains us to pay pretty close attention to what we say and think, we less frequently attend to, or are aware of, our minute-to-minute body movements.  

When your energy is low, it is normal to crave a quick treat to perk up your spirits. However, it’s the treat you pick that can make or break your day. The deliciousness of a high carb, high sugar snack, like a candy bar or bag of chips, is quickly fleeting. What lasts is the metabolic crash that soon follows…