by Ellen Albertson | Jan 13, 2019 | Blog, Body, Home, self-compassion
Each January millions of us make ambitious New Year’s resolutions. We tell ourselves we’ll drop 20 pounds, go to the gym daily, give up carbs or sugar, eat clean, or stop drinking. We vow to stick with them, and then three weeks later when we’re right back at square...
by Ellen Albertson | Jun 3, 2018 | Blog, Heart, Home, Mind, Practices, self-compassion
Full confession, I’m a positivity junkie. I place a high value on being happy, upbeat, and affirmative, but sometimes I’m sad. Divorce, health challenges, and the natural hormonal fluctuations that accompany menopause weigh me down. Some mornings sorrow...
by Ellen Albertson | Feb 9, 2018 | Blog, Heart, Home, self-compassion
Kindness, happiness and love are contagious. In fact, people are born with a built-in kindness, caregiving system that works partially by triggering the release of a powerful brain chemical called oxytocin, that’s generated through touch. When we caress, hug or kiss a...
by Ellen Albertson | May 17, 2016 | Blog, Body, Home, self-compassion
Relaxing should be easy. After all it’s supposed to be relaxing. However, many people find it tough to let go and unwind. Who has the time? There are 234 new e-mails in your inbox and 27 items on your to-do-list. The cat, dog, kids, spouse, boss, bills, laundry and...
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