boss

As most of us know from experience, work can be very stressful.  Of all the many kinds of work stress, having a difficult boss is extremely common and particularly stressful.  If you feel stressed at work perhaps the major source of your stress is your boss.  (Note: If you are your own boss, you can(read more)

Do you struggle with feeling tired all the time, or even a lot? Do you have a sense that you are running on empty or nearly empty as you go about fulfilling your daily responsibilities? Do you wish you had more energy? Are you sick and tired of feeling tired? I had to learn some(read more)

I had the pleasure of hearing happiness expert, Christine Carter, PhD. speak at a mindfulness conference where I was speaking earlier this year. She spoke about three limiting beliefs that contribute to feeling overwhelmed. A limiting belief is a belief that sounds true to you. It sounds perfectly reasonable and valid and you probably can(read more)

Everyone gets distracted sometimes.  ADHD, anxiety and stress often make it even harder to pay attention and stay focused on what needs to be done. The first step in paying attention is to know what you should pay attention to. You can pay attention better when you practice naming what you need to pay attention(read more)

Work is one of the biggest contributors to overall stress.  Over 65% of Americans cited work as a top source of stress in a 2012 study. According to the American Psychological Association, common workplace stressors include: Low salaries. Excessive workloads. Few opportunities for growth or advancement. Work that isn’t engaging or challenging. Lack of social(read more)

It is easier than you think to improve your happiness. Mindfulness skills have been shown to improve mood, life satisfaction, health, and even change the structure and function of our brain. Here are 10 simple steps you can use every day to increase your mindfulness and your life. 1. Stop and pay attention to your(read more)

When you live with ADHD you often feel discouraged throughout your day as you  struggle to deal with the symptoms of ADHD that make it difficult for you to concentrate and gets things done on time.  This happens to kids, teens and adults alike. It is easy to understand how this happens as you experience(read more)