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. …