It’s just as important to keep in shape mentally as it is physically. When people hear the term mental health, it’s natural to think of illness or disorders such as depression, anxiety or bipolarism. However, mental health is much more than illness. Mental health...
A beginner’s guide for those who think they can’t do it.
Meditation is a practice of “non-doing.” This may sound strange at first because we are conditioned to think more of the things we are “doing” and less of the ways we are “being.” Meditation...
Meditation may come hard at first, but it’s worth it.
Sarah Siegel’s first experience with meditation brought neither peace nor joy. It took place at yet another detox center and all she got, from her own mind, was a blast of poison directed against her...
Just as there are many paths to recovery, there are many paths to physical fitness.
Some like the camaraderie of gyms and exercise classes, while others prefer the calm of a yoga class or a solitary walk on the beach. Whatever the path, getting your...
Getting back to work while in recovery can seem daunting. Many newly sober people have an extended gap in their employment history or multiple jobs in their past that they didn't leave voluntarily. There are ways to overcome an inconsistent work history. Here are...
One of the most common challenges I see job seekers and career changers struggle with is identifying their skills and abilities and figuring out how to translate them into a job or career that works for them. Often the more immediate concern is how...
