The vagus nerve is such an important part of our bodies, and affects our overall health, yet most people have never heard of it, and doctors rarely mention it. I’d like to help you have a basic understanding of what the vagus nerve is, and how it relates to the rest of your body, so …
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Can holding your finger improve your overall well-being?
Think about what each of your fingers mean in society. A thumbs up is used to show approval. Our pointer fingers show us what we are talking about, or where we’re looking, when we point to something. We use our middle fingers….well…..they are most known for showing our disapproval or anger at someone or something. …
What Do Our Doodles Mean? 5 More Ideas for Doodling
Yesterday in our “What Can Doodling Do for You?” post I talked about the Nazca Lines having a greater purpose and meaning something more. This brought up questions for a lot of people: What do my doodles mean? Do they mean something deeper? If I doodle a lot, is there something wrong with me, or …
What Can Doodling Do For You?
This week I invite you to take a little “brain break” and give your thinking mind some time off. For a few minutes each day, give yourself permission to doodle. On your notepad at work. On a napkin while waiting at a restaurant. On a pad of paper before you go to bed. When ever, …
Making Progress, Even During Chaotic Times
Even in chaotic times, we can still make a fresh new beginning. We can still learn, improve, and move forward. It doesn’t always feel that way though. More often, it feels like we’re moving backwards or sitting still and completely frozen. But, if we make the effort, we can make forward progress, even during the …
Help Wanted: Ask for Help and Accept It the Way It Comes
We post a “Help Wanted” sign, but when people answer the call we turn them away. How many of you ask for help decorating the Christmas tree and then cringe every time someone places an ornament? How many of you ask for help with the dishes and then rearrange how things are placed in the …
Become a Silent Observer: A Tool to Help You Deal with Stressful People and Situations
One of the hardest things to learn to do sometimes, but also the best thing that we can do for ourselves, is to learn to be a silent observer. What do I mean by that? First let’s clarify: observing is not about judging. Judging means we put ourselves above the person or situation as if …
Creativity Killers Series: Episode 1: Multitasking
This is your brain on multitasking. In honor of Halloween this month we are going to talk about creativity killers and doing things that scare us. Dun dun DUN. (Sorry, couldn’t resist) Also, we’re going to give you ideas about how to deal with these killers and how to move past them. Our first creativity …
Why You Should Play With Your Food
I’m going to sound a little crazy to some people, but bear with me. Throughout this week I want you to play with your food. “Play with our food? Aren’t we taught NOT to play with our food? Shouldn’t we be civilized adults and eat our food rather than playing with it?” Sometimes, yes. But …
What is a Moving Meditation and How Do You Do It?
Meditation? Again? I can audibly hear the groans of those who are like, “Not this again. I’ve tried this and I just can’t. I can’t sit and clear my mind and wait for inspiration to descend. I don’t have the time”. For some, sitting still and clearing the mind works perfectly. For others, not so …