Train Your Brain for Sleep On election night, millions of people hardly slept. It’s no surprise really. Stress-filled thoughts, worry thoughts and Beyond-What-We-Can-Control thoughts increase cortisol and adrenaline levels in the brain, minimizing the possibility of a good night’s sleep. Countless friends and family members reported that staying up late, watching nail-biting results, meant exhaustion [Read More…]
Crying Over Spilt Milk – Quieting the Inner Judge When Accidents Happen
While on vacation, my husband and I shared a soy latte on a park bench in a suburb of Sydney. We also shared a sticky ‘cross-bun’ and watched little children take short pony rides while their mothers’ recorded the experience on their phones. The coffee was yummy and we were savoring the moment when my [Read More…]