Meditation is beneficial to our wellbeing.  Scientists have recently stepped up their game with the research surrounding meditation.  Although there is a long way to go to fully understand the magnitude of the benefits, there is a lot that is already known. Meditation increases the ability for one to focus and pay attention–research shows that these benefits are long lasting …

Creativity positively impacts mental health.   Research shows that creative outlets relieve both stress and anxiety.  For those who have experienced trauma, creativity helps lessen the feelings of shame, anger, and depression associated with that trauma.  In addition, creativity inspires new thinking patterns and playfulness. Creativity is known to renew and revitalize individuals as they are able to express themselves …

Nature can heal. Research shows that spending time around nature–both indoors and out– improves our mood, mitigates stress, boosts our self-confidence, positively impacts our physical health and therefore improves our wellbeing. Gardening specifically connects us to nature, allows us to see the bigger picture, and increases our feelings of happiness. When we garden, indoors and outdoors, our brain releases serotonin …

The creation of a vision board is a great way to show our goals some love.  Our brains respond with an increase of dopamine when we pay attention to our goals. Dopamine functions as a motivator and creates the feeling of pleasure when we achieve a goal. Each small step we complete increases our motivation and determination which leads us …

Research shows that gratitude can improve general wellbeing, strengthen ourresilience, improve our relationships and decrease anxiety and depression. Gratitude produces positive emotions and feelings of pleasure and satisfaction.When we express or receive gratitude, dopamine and serotonin are released intoour brain and enhance our mood from the inside out. Gratitude also works tohelp release toxic emotions from our minds and bodies. …