It seems as though the fast-paced world we are living in makes it difficult to focus on ourselves and manage everything that is thrown our way. If you are dealing with chronic stress, it may seem like there is no way to find relief and the only option is to push through while ignoring the negative effects that it takes on your health, happiness, and relationships. But perhaps there is a solution out there that you have not implemented into your routine yet, which is why our s

According to Harvard School of Public Health, 1 in 4 Americans report dealing with a stressful event in the last month and over half of Americans have experienced a stressful life event in the last year equaling 115 million people. Good news, there are many things you can do to help you cope with your stress to include being active, reaching out to supportive family, putting good food in to your body, and developing healthy coping skills. If you are unable to do this on your

(originally posted on https://sacounselorsnetworking.wordpress.com) During a recent search for positive affirmations on the internet, I came across this simple yet profound statement, “Think Happy. Be Happy.” This statement has stuck with me for weeks. The more I say, “Think Happy. Be Happy.” the more tangible this has become… I believe “happiness” found me. In other words, I have become more aware of things that make me happy such as a quote on my Lululemon bag, a workout at