When we search for ways to feel more satisfied with our lives, the advice usually points inward: practice self-care, set better boundaries, advance our careers, or optimize our daily habits. But psychological research and evolutionary biology tell a far richer story: you cannot be fully...
The Science of Habit Change and a Sophrology Practice to Make It Stick! Two weeks ago, my husband and I had the joy of attending a beautiful wedding in the South of France. There is something deeply human about weddings. We gather to celebrate a promise,...
A runner’s reflection on stress, longevity, and not overscheduling our lives. What Is Zone 2 Training and Why It Matters Beyond Running As many of you know, I am a runner. I’ve been running since I was 12 years old and ran my first marathon in 1981...
Resilience is a word we hear often but what does it really mean? According to the American Psychological Association resilience is “[…] the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress—such as family and relationship problems, serious...
Clearing life's hurdles while parenting is not easy. Graduations are not hurdles, they are a time for celebration, and they usually make me emotional. Have you ever experienced this? It comes from that sense that a part of my parenting “job” has been completed. Another life...
I will start by wishing everyone a “Happy New Year”. Ok, I am outside of January and I am just in time for Chinese New Year …. and it is 2-2-22! January just flew by for me. I spent my month catching up and contemplating what...
I recently participated as a panelist for the Health Promotion in Panemics Global Webinar for Youth, organized by the Alliance for Health Promotion, an international NGO based in Geneva. I had the good fortune to work alongside other experts in the wellbeing field as well as youth...
Stress is something we cannot avoid in life. Breaking the stress cycle while it is occurring is our best defense against the long-term impacts of stress and keeping our internal batteries charged for overall happiness and success in our life's endeavors. I have been working with...
Now is the time to keep your Immune System functioning as it should! With Covid-19 closing schools, quarantining entire towns and instigating a mad dash to clear the shelves of non-perishable foods at the supermarkets it is time to take a step back and think about how...