Boundaries are essential for our well-being. They define where we end and others begin. They protect our sense of self, and create a safe space for us to live our lives. Without proper boundaries, we risk feeling overwhelmed, used, or depleted. Setting limits is an act of self-care & self-love, and they help us maintain a healthy sense of self.
When we don’t set clear limits, we risk losing our identity and individuality as we try to please others. […]
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How to Approach Personal Disagreements
This article was published last week in Brainz Magazine under the title 6 Tips To Approach Personal Disagreements.
All of us will encounter challenging conversations at some point in our lives. In a time where there is such a variety of views regarding politics, social norms, climate, religion, wellness and even nutrition, opportunities for discrepancies abound.
Having successful relationships make a big difference in the quality of our experience. In order to do that, […]
Ten Must – Read Books –
These 10 Must-Read Books will Change
your Perspective on Life Complexities
Certain publications have been extraordinary signposts on my journey toward wellbeing and those of my clients.
Though we’re all aware of fundamental good health practices like diet, exercise, sleep, and handling pressure, putting them into action can be tough.
Here are 10 books that guide us on how we can create our best lives. The knowledge gained from them can help us tackle challenges and be amazing motivations to become the best version of ourselves. […]
How to Navigate Life’s Turbulent Waters
No matter how calm the seas may seem at times, life will always bring its share of storms. Some come as rip currents, pulling us under for a moment before we find our footing again.
Others roll in as full-fledged hurricanes, threatening to upend everything in their path. But with the right skills and mindset, we can weather any storm that comes our way.
How we weather these storms and emerge from them, determines not just our short-term wellbeing, […]
How to Use Prosody for Effective Conversations
The Swedish “Brainz Magazine” published this piece I wrote on how to use prosody for effective conversations.
All of us will encounter challenging conversations at some point in our lives. In a time where there is such a variety of views regarding politics, social norms, climate, religion, wellness and even nutrition, opportunities for discrepancies abound.
Having successful relationships makes a big difference in the quality of our experience. In order to do that, […]
How To Work With Anxiety & Grief
Brainz Magazine just published one of my articles. Check it out!!
Anxiety and grief may be flowing through our system now. Our hearts may feel tender and raw for the suffering we see around us these days. Some of us may be experiencing unspeakable personal challenges as well, and when we add the unprecedented conflicts that have shattered the world as we knew it, we may find ourselves irritated and impatient, […]
How to Challenge Negative Thoughts
Did you know most humans have between 60,000 to 80,000 thoughts a day?!!
Thoughts could be a wonderful source of creativity. Our brain has been designed to protect us, and alert us of possible threats. That is why our thinking energy goes to repetitive and mostly negative thoughts about future speculations or resolve past events.
On top of that, our built-in mechanism to counterbalance these negative thoughts – the frontal lobe -can be easily overridden by fear, […]
Why Vegetable Oils are Toxic for You
Resiliency and quick recovery from challenges is certainly possible. However, human beings are not a set of organs and systems working separately. Like an orchestra, if one instrument is out of tune, the harmony of the whole piece will suffer.
Similarly, if we are trying to transform our emotional lives and manage stressful situations, we need the support of a healthy body. Many factors, including epigenetic alterations, can disrupt our overall wellbeing, and a crucial one is inflammation. […]
Ten Must-Read Books for Living your Best Life & Becoming the Best Version of Yourself
As I promised, here is an initial list of a few books that have been a wonderful guide in my path to wellness and those of my clients. Living a healthy lifestyle that prioritizes wellness can significantly improve quality of life and even extend lifespan.
While the basic pillars of good health like diet, exercise, sleep and stress management are well known, implementing them can be challenging.
Here’s where these books can offer practical and wise advice on topics like mindset, […]
Holding Space for Someone
What is to hold space for someone?
Holding space for someone simply means being present for them without judgment. It means allowing someone the time and freedom to feel, process and work through their emotions and experiences in their own way so they can heal.
When you hold space for someone, you listen openly and actively, offer empathy and understanding. You provide a safe container for them to be vulnerable.
You give them the freedom to feel, […]