Respite during the storm: The power of mindfulness

Aug 14, 2019 | Living Well

  After weeks of temperatures in the 80s and 90s in my home state of Colorado, we recently had a day where the temp dropped into the 70s. I swear you could hear the collective ‘ahhh’ from all of my neighbors. In the dog days of summer, we rotate between a...

Calling all burned-out moms: 3 practical ways to feel less stressed

Aug 7, 2019 | Relationships

 How’s it going?” I asked my friend Katie when we crossed paths at the school our children attend.“Great,” she responded with an eyeroll. “Sorry, but I can’t stop to talk. I just finished volunteering for Jenna’s class party, and now I need to get Josh to his...

The most powerful antidepressant you already have

Jul 31, 2019 | Living Well

 When you’re feeling depressed, it’s natural to experience low motivation—it’s a cardinal symptom. The things we once enjoyed are no longer engaging to us.Maybe it’s a social activity like going out for dinner with friends, or a physical one like a long outdoor run....

The hidden traps your mind sets—and how to avoid them

Jul 24, 2019 | Living Well

  Have you ever seen a butterfly caught in a spider’s web?They fly right into the invisible threads, and before they know it, they’re stuck—trapped in the sticky strands, rapidly fluttering their wings.It’s just as easy for us to get caught in thinking traps. Thinking...

6 smart ways to manage stress

Jul 18, 2019 | Toolkit

 Summer has a reputation for being fun and relaxing. Just saying the word ‘summer’ conjures beach days, late-night campfires, and swaying in a hammock under the shade of leafy tree with a good book.Except sometimes, summer can be far from relaxing. There’s a pressure...