by Amy Colvin | Dec 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
It’s December. The holidays bring twinkling lights, the scent of baking cookies, gatherings with friends and family, and stress. A recent survey by the American Psychological Association, Stress in America, showed that even without the upcoming holidays 24 percent of...
by Amy Colvin | Oct 27, 2017 | Inspiration
A friend recently suggested I read The Strangest Secret, an essay written in the 1950’s by Earl Nightingale. In 1956 this essay was turned into a spoken word record and sold more than a million copies, making it the first spoken-word recording to achieve gold...
by Amy Colvin | Sep 5, 2017 | Inspiration
Mindfulness, Kindness, and Self-Appreciation How often do you find it easier to see your flaws rather than appreciate your strengths? If you answered, fairly often, you are not alone. Societal norms, educational environments, and/or family dynamics...
by Amy Colvin | Jul 1, 2017 | Articles, Benefits
How to breathe while meditating How breathing works Breathing is a natural part of life. When we’re not consciously controlling it, the autonomic nervous system controls our breath. This system works automatically, without conscious effort. Unlike other...
by Amy Colvin | Jun 19, 2017 | Inspiration
A friend recently asked me, if I could offer any quick and practical suggestions for maintaining hope during troubled times — times of polarized politics, international uncertainty, and when determining if news stories are true or false becomes difficult. She said...
