Fear is a gripping emotion. It is so powerful that it can completely consume your mind and body. You may not be able to eat, sleep, or think straight. You may perspire or feel your heart race. Fear can keep you from living a life you desire.

The habits that keep us living at our best are different for every person. When we take care of ourselves in this way, not only do we become stronger, we experience more good days.

Two lists to help me stay motivated and focused are a to-do list and a done list. A daily to-do list helps me to plan my day, while a monthly done list reminds me of all I have accomplished.

Sometimes we must face difficult challenges that feel like we are wading through rough waters. Although we cannot avoid the pain, we can ease our suffering with some helpful words of experience.

Change can be exciting and wonderful. It can also be confusing and unwanted. Learning to embrace change can reduce the stress and anxiety that we may experience when change is happening around us.

Make a little cozy place in your home so you can relax, wind down, and have some self-care moments. It will feel so nourishing to have this special place just for you. Here are some tips.

We all, as human beings, have equal worth. One person does not have more value than another person. There is no need to feel inferior or superior to the people around us.

A simple way to get your veggies everyday is to eat a big, healthy salad for lunch or dinner. Here are some tips to help.

Albert Einstein said, “Look deep into nature and you will understand everything better.” My eyes were opened the minute I was immersed in nature and I understood I needed to change.

We hold on to things for many reasons, a good memory, feelings of safety, or a desire to collect. We do this with physical items as well as emotional memories. The important thing to ask ourselves is, “does this serve me now?”

What is the secret to being productive and checking things off our to-do list? Ten people would come up with ten different answers to that question. The key is to find what works for you and the way you like to work.

We all experience loneliness at different times of our lives. Sometimes we are alone. The two concepts, being alone and feeling lonely may go hand-in-hand, but they do not always accompany one another. Learning the difference makes both experiences less painful.

Lagom is a concept to embrace life by being balanced in all things. It reminds me of the fairytale Goldilocks & the Three Bears. Goldie searches the bear’s home for the perfect chair, the perfect bowl of porridge, and the perfect bed. She finds what is “just right” for her. What is “just right” for you?

Stress, anxiety, and depression are all emotions that start in the mind. When our minds are full of thoughts that do not serve us, we can become troubled. In contrast, a clear mind brings peace and calm and quiet.