Summer Suggestions

One: living with intention, purpose, and choices that align with your values and goals. It can lead to greater fulfillment and happiness. You deserve to live with intention, so take the time to reflect on what truly matters to you and strive to make choices that align with your values and aspirations.

Two: Being nourished, you deserve it - and I am not talking about having a hearty meal (although that can be important, too!). Permit yourself to take a break, stretch between appointments, or create a space in your schedule to catch up with a friend. Pausing for a few seconds to consider, "How can I nourish myself in this moment", it's vital and something everyone deserves.

Three: Bringing yourself to the present. This action can calm you and allow you to gain more perspective as you take your next step. Please consider giving yourself the present of being present.

Four: The opportunity to grow, something we all deserve. Now 'growth' does not have to be dramatic, one small change today, multiplied by months and years, could change the trajectory of your life. The difficult part is to sustain the growth. Having a plan, a goal, and a little help along the way can help. To maintain personal growth, you can also try being open to learning new things, seeking feedback, reflecting on your experiences, practicing self-care, and surrounding yourself with positive and supportive people along the way.

Wishing you all a summer of intention, nourishment, being present, and growth.

According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), approximately 31.1% of US adults have experienced anxiety at some point. Sometimes we know why we feel anxious, and sometimes we don't. 

Anxiety can be attributed to so many events in life. When we anticipate a stressful situation, sometimes we can prepare, yet many experience anxiety when a major event occurs, like a trauma, illness, or stress buildup. Anxiety can become difficult to control, but there are ways. 

Please know that anxiety and depression can go hand and hand, so as you go down a path of anxious times in life, know you may also become sad or depressed. At this time, it is important to care for yourself, know your limits and set boundaries that help you calm. Know that help comes in different forms; self-help tools, talk therapy, medication, or a combination.

There are so many tips and tools to assist that, including:

• Breathing exercises
• Meditation
• Physical activity 
• Knowing how to say no
• Knowing how to remove yourself from a situation
• Recognizing when to tune into the things that you enjoy doing. 
• Recognizing when to reach out to others

It is interesting to note that, for some, anxiety may be linked to an underlying health issue. So, it's important not to ignore the symptoms. 



The Mayo Clinic recommends seeing your doctor if:

• You feel like you're worrying too much, and it's interfering with your work, relationships, or other parts of your life
• Your fear, worry, or anxiety is upsetting to you and has become difficult to control
• You feel depressed, have trouble with alcohol or drug use, or have other mental health concerns along with anxiety
• You think your anxiety could be linked to a physical health problem
• You have suicidal thoughts or behaviors — if this is the case, seek emergency treatment immediately

When you feel anxious, know you can reach out to someone who can help. You don't have to go this alone

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I encourage everyone, in your own way to consider incorporating some the suggestions

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