Serenity is Within Your Reach

Do you genuinely feel a sense of serenity on a regular basis – or does it seem like feelings of anxiety in nearly all aspects of life have become the status quo? If you said no, you’re not alone. Most people aren’t able to enjoy feelings of calmness and peace on a regular basis. Everyone … Read more

Compliments and Your Peaceful Life

Having a peaceful life is something we all strive for. One way to do that is to live by the “Golden Rule.” Treat people the way you would like to be treated. What does that have to do with complimenting others? I’m so glad you asked. Don’t you love to receive compliments? It’s so validating … Read more

Practice makes . . .

Finish this phrase:  “Practice makes __________________.” How many of you said “Practice makes Perfect?” That’s what I used to think. Today let’s set the record straight and talk about how this new idea can help you find a more peaceful life. There are so many benefits to a more peaceful life. We are able to sleep … Read more

One of My Favorite Superfoods

We’ve all heard about superfoods.  They are the foods that are supposed to be absolutely perfect for us.  Usually they are around for awhile and then they die out from lack of interest, or even worse, they don’t work or may even be dangerous. For many years we have tried to eat healthier in our … Read more

Sunday Serenities – A New Affirmation to Start Your Week

Each week we will be sharing a new affirmation.  The introductory information will remain the same, but if you are new to affirmations, please check out the first two sections on “What is an Affirmation?” and  “How to Practice Your Affirmation.” If you regularly read our weekly article or already do affirmations, feel free to … Read more

Peaceful Living in Tough Times

It’s no exaggeration to say that 2020, 2021 and the start of 2022 have been challenging to many. Maybe that includes you, as well. You may be feeling anxious, apprehensive, or just overall uncomfortable with the world around you right now. When you’re going through a tough time, it feels like a peaceful life is … Read more

Turn Off the Television this Weekend

How much time do you spend watching television? According to the A.C. Nielsen Company, the average American watches more than four hours each day (or twenty eight hours a week, or when added up – two months of per year). In a sixty five year life, that person will have spent nine of those years … Read more

Stress and the Importance of Sleep – Part 3 of 3

Bedtime Routines that Combat Stress One of the biggest reasons people experience stress at bedtime is failure to plan for a restful night’s sleep. Like most things, failure to plan is a plan to fail. It seems simple enough, get in bed, turn off the lights, close our eyes, and fall asleep. If only it were … Read more

Stress and the Importance of Sleep – Part 2

Three Apps that Help Stressed Out People Sleep Like a Baby Stress has a way of making itself known when we want to go to sleep. Somehow, we can shove our stressful thoughts aside most of the day but the moment we try to clear our minds and go to sleep, BAM- stressful thoughts overwhelm us. There … Read more

Stress and the Importance of Sleep – part 1

Sadly, stress is part of life. At some point, everyone experiences stress. Physical, emotional and other types of stress take their toll on our minds and bodies. That’s one of the reasons sleep is so important. Sleep is can help us manage our stress. Our bodies use sleep to restore and recover. While we sleep … Read more