My personal journey exploring Essential Oils began with my daughter [see article My Introduction to Essential Oils for that story]. After such wonderful continued success with her, I switched my attention over to myself. Having always struggled with anxiety and depression tendencies, I strive to maintain a constant state of awareness. If I don’t keep myself…
emotional management
Surviving the Holidays: ctrl-alt-del
The holidays are rolling in, so let’s enjoy this season. You don’t have to drown in frustration and drama. There is a way to survive and even enjoy the hustle, bustle and stress. Don’t allow guilt, anxiety or other emotions drag you down or hamper you. We are complex beings, guided by our hearts and…
5-Minute Sanity Breaks
Everyone needs a break sometimes. Some days we usually only need a quick, few minutes. Other times we need an entire day. Then occasionally, we seriously require a full week without any serious responsibilities or obligations. What is your 5-minute, re-calibrating method? When I am working, I try to take a quick 5-minute break at the start of…
Seasonal Emotional Management
Women seem to struggle more with emotional management – which is vital for personal achievement and functioning in life. As the weather changes during this Fall/Winter transition, several of us find ourselves extra lethargic, grumpy, or even depressed. Depression can be serious and displayed as excessive sadness, feelings of worthlessness, sudden weight loss or gain,…