Have you chosen your word of the year yet? If not, you need one asap. What is a word of the year and why do you need one? I was first introduced to this concept several years back when I started as a health coach. Instead of creating a New Year’s resolution which you may […]

When October rolls around, Halloween triggers the start of a long season of sweets and treats. It’s the first of three months of holiday-packed parties. Many offices have bowls full of candy and break rooms filled with sweets and carb-heavy foods. It’s easy to overindulge on what’s right in front of you.  I’m here to tell you, […]

Do you have a particular place you like to go walking or exploring? Or somewhere you enjoy sitting outside? Being in nature away from smartphones, social media, the constant bombardment of the news, and the daily grind, has immense psychological benefits. As important as it is to nourish your body with healthy, real foods, it’s […]

To understand the negativity bias, let’s first explore the Muller-Lyer Illusion. Take a look at the image of the lines below and quickly answer: Which line is longer? Automatically, your brain registers (B) as the longer line. Now, look at it again without the arrows. The lines are exactly the same.  This is a visual […]

If you’re like me, reading new books is a monthly occurrence. I love learning new things and challenging my cognitive biases.  Whether you’re looking for a new book to add to your shelf, Kindle, Apple Books etc., or wanting some personal development inspiration these powerful books will give you a place to start.  Narrowing it […]

Each and every day, our brain is constantly producing thousands of thoughts. Most of them are subconscious and the negative tend to outnumber the positive. Learning how to overcome negative thoughts, in particular your inner critic, is a skill that takes continual practice. However, the benefits are immense.  We spend between half to three-quarters of […]

Let’s face it, stress happens. Many factors contribute to stress in our lives that are out of our control. It would be nice if life worked out the way we wanted it to. But trying to control the situation and hanging onto but “what ifs” gets us nowhere. Like a hamster on a wheel, we keep […]