Bounce Back Stronger: 5 Resilience Tips for When Life Doesn’t Go as Planned Listen now. Like and subscribe: There will always be setbacks in life. There will always be circumstances that we did not anticipate and, to be honest, those circumstances can throw us for a loop. They can get us off track and even cause us to stray further from where we want to be. It can be downright frustrating and you be on the verge of a breakdown. You can get to the point where you don’t even recognize who or what you have become. Worse, neither do those around you. The people you love and value most may feel like they are interacting with a stranger while you are working on sorting out the stranger you have become to yourself. One misstep has the potential to derail everything we have worked towards or are working towards but the only thing we must always remember is to not give up. At the end of the day, we are in control of our destiny and how we handle those situations. Rise up, gather ourselves toget...

A new research study examines the link between physical activity, sleep, and brain connections. Let's review and talk about it.  LISTEN TO THE PODCAST NOW! Podcast Highlights: Physical activity, sleep, and brain connection Heart rate variability (HRV) and you What does HRV say about your ability to handle stress Boost Activity Levels Improve Sleep Quality Resource Article Daily habits like sleep and exercise can shape brain connectivity for weeks

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Recalibrating Expectations: A Path to Enhanced Well-Being and Stress Management In today’s fast-paced world, we often set lofty expectations for ourselves—whether at work, in our relationships, or even with our health. While ambition is a driving force behind success, it can also lead to burnout, stress, and feelings of inadequacy when those expectations aren't met. One powerful way to combat this is through recalibrating our expectations, which can greatly benefit our mental well-being and stress management. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST NOW What Does It Mean to Recalibrate Expectations? Recalibrating expectations refers to adjusting your goals, desires, or outcomes based on your current circumstances and capabilities. It is about aligning your expectations with reality, and it doesn’t mean lowering your standards or aspirations. Instead, it’s about recognizing that circumstances shift, and so too should your approach to how you measure success. Many of us fall into the trap of setting ex...

Stress and Procrastination: Act Now Podcast Highlights The answer is: You must act now Stress and Procrastination Why you put things off until the last minute Money is a good motivator What is procrastination My emergency room patient Why do we procrastinate Kids, teens, and procrastination Instilling healthy habits Angelica is that girl Can we outgrow procrastination Mental health and procrastination You are not lazy How do we know we have a problem Tips for overcoming it Featured Article: Why You Put Things Off Until the Last Minute

Reveal Your Thoughts: Part 2 What are you feeling today? Reveal your thoughts to a trusted confident!  Mighty you are  Allow  yourself to be  seen not as you wish but  as you honestly are  not wounded yet vulnerable  mighty  In your  sincerity  a burgeoning healing  takes root and grows like a mighty  oak tree - Wanda Toby In my research on stress management and wellness, I have found that the basics of the basics is knowing oneself. Knowing who you are, knowing what your values are, and knowing how you react to things allows a person to better prepare for life’s ups and downs. However, sometimes that is not enough. Sometimes you have to take it further and share certain parts of yourself. Share your feelings and emotions whether it be venting or expressing love or connecting on a mutual experience. Since we are social creatures we need to connect in ways that deepen our experiences. At the end of the day keeping things bo...