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Don’t Let Fear of Tomorrow Rob You of Today’s Joy
Have you ever been excited about something coming up, only to feel worried it might not go as planned? This feeling is called anticipatory grief. This response comes from our limbic system, the part of our brain that tries to keep us safe from harm, both physically and emotionally. By expecting future losses, our limbic
Navigating Your Unique Path Begins Here
Neural retraining is more than just selecting a program; it’s about adopting a lifestyle and mindset that fosters real wellness changes. It’s about understanding that healing and personal growth through self-directed neuroplasticity are highly individualized experiences. This journey is personal for each of us,
Springtime: A time for New Beginnings
Springtime is such a wonderful opportunity for renewal, growth, and new beginnings. Every step you take towards change, no matter how small, is a step towards harnessing the power of self-directed neuroplasticity and rewiring the stress/limbic response. This not only allows your body the energy and resources to heal
Letting Go of Resistance: Creating Habits that Heal
Recognizing and working through resistance is an normal part of our neural retraining program. But often, we catch ourselves thinking we just need to “try harder” or “do more.” It’s important to recognize that pushing ourselves too much can not only lead to burnout, but it can keep our limbic system stuck in dysregulation.
Finding Strength Within: Greater Emotional Resilience with a Free Meditation
As the holiday season approaches, this is an opportune time to pause and rethink our approach to the festive rush. We can find ourselves caught in a whirlwind of “must-dos” and “should-dos,” which can quickly lead to burnout. But what if we could transform the holiday hustle
Reclaiming Your Peace: A Guide to Mindful Celebrations
As the holiday season approaches, this is an opportune time to pause and rethink our approach to the festive rush. We can find ourselves caught in a whirlwind of “must-dos” and “should-dos,” which can quickly lead to burnout. But what if we could transform the holiday hustle
The Journey of Small Steps: Embracing the Path of Neural Retraining
Every monumental Redwood tree sprouted from these humble unassuming seeds. It’s a testament to the power of time, care, and patience.
And really, that’s what our neural retraining program is all about. It’s
Are You Stuck in the Myth of Arrival?
In a world obsessed with reaching goals, it’s not surprising that many of us feel pressure to “arrive” somewhere in order to achieve happiness. It’s an easy trap to fall into – the belief that if we would only accomplish one thing, then our lives would suddenly become perfect.
Journey to Connection: How Spirituality Influences Our Stress Response
We’re wired for spiritual connection, but in our busy world especially when we’re working through health challenges, it’s all too easy to lose sight of its significance in our overall health and wellness. This journey often ends up on the back burner, even though it profoundly affects our limbic
Befriending Yourself: The Power of Self-Compassion
Often the kindness we extend to others can sometimes be the hardest to give to ourselves. But if we can tap into that same compassion when speaking to ourselves, we can become our own best cheerleader no matter what comes our way. Just as we would be there for a friend, we need to acknowledge our own struggles
Is Perfectionism Keeping You Stuck?
One of the biggest questions that I got on last week’s article was about perfectionism. Several asked, “How do I deal with my perfectionism holding me back in my neural retraining program?” While we may think that perfectionistic tendencies are helping us to be better, do better, or avoid failure, the science shows
Five simple tools for when you face resistance
Have you ever been in a place where you feel resistance to even simple neural retraining exercises? Resistance can show up as procrastination. Or lack of motivation. Or perhaps doing the exercises, but just not being able to put your heart into it. Or it could show up in increased physical or emotional symptoms. Resistance can really take
