Have you ever wondered why hugging a baby, snuggling your pet, or laughing at a really funny video can make you feel so good? That warm, happy feeling isn’t accidental-it’s your brain doing what it does best! Your brain has a powerful reward system that…

Today’s American society no longer values leisure time, relaxation, and connecting with others face-to-face as it did a few decades ago. Instead, it exalts self-sacrifice, constant availability, and technological connections. Many of us struggle with the ability to manage all the “shoulds” that are imposed…

As you take stock of the past year, have you noticed the emotional baggage that has been weighing you down- old hurts, anger, unresolved conflicts, long held resentments, and thoughts of revenge? Do you need to forgive someone for the hurt they caused or perhaps…

Do the winter months get you down and leave you wondering where all your energy went? Do you feel tired and unmotivated, wanting to lay on the couch or in bed all day? Are you like Maggie, a wife and mom, who works remotely from…