Let’s face it, we can all be our own toughest critics. But for some people, this behavior goes beyond small criticisms to a long-term pattern of destructive behavior. This is where self-compassion comes in. “Instead of mercilessly judging and criticizing yourself for various inadequacies or shortcomings, self-compassion means you are kind and understanding when confronted […]
Did you know that your brain can become cluttered just like your home or office can? Much like home clutter, it’s something that you might not notice every day but definitely builds over time. All of a sudden, you find yourself in a situation where you can’t focus or remember something important and wonder why […]
Why is it that bad habits always seem so much easier to keep? If only it were as easy to run a mile as it was to eat an extra cookie or splurge on an expensive purchase. Healthy habits are more difficult to create and sustain, but not impossible. With a little bit of focus […]
Los Angeles and the surrounding areas always seem to be bustling with activity, and it’s easy to get caught up in that rat race. Meditating is a great way to break away from the daily grind and recommit to yourself. Even in the busy city, there are a few places where you can meditate and […]
Los Angeles weather means that there’s no excuse for not getting outside to enjoy a hike. Going on a hike is a great way for your family to disconnect from technology and connect with each other. There are plenty of family-friendly hiking options throughout the South Bay area that can help your family get its […]
No matter how busy you are, there’s always time to add a little mindfulness to your day. This is especially important as we all spend more and more of our time looking at screens of one variety or another. Here are a few simple ways to unplug and reclaim your thoughts throughout the day! Be […]
During the day, we may think a lot about our evening sleep, looking forward to a good night’s rest. And then at night, we may lay awake at night with thoughts of our To Do list running through our mind keeping us awake. Here is a guided meditation to help ground us to the moment, […]
We have evolved to have emotions and emotions aided us by having a purpose. Emotions either communicate something to ourselves, communicate something to others, or they motivate us for action. A new study backs the latter point by finding results of a study that has shown emotional responses to failures to be more effective than […]
Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, step outside of your comfort zone, and feel the sense of pride that comes from giving back to your community. No matter how busy you are, you can likely find at least a few hours to devote to volunteering. These are just a few of the […]
The days are a little shorter and the temperatures are a little cooler during the fall and winter months, but that does not mean that these seasons are short on activities. Add these events to your calendar and plan to soak up all that fall and winter have to offer in the South Bay! Port […]
