Grounded Reflections on Healing & Life

A collection of gentle reflections on stress, healing, and finding steadiness in everyday life.

When Energy Fades: Finding Steadiness as the Season Slows Down

As the days grow shorter and your energy dips, it’s easy to wonder why you feel more tired or flat this time of year. This post explores the emotional and physical shifts that come with seasonal change - and how mindfulness, gentle movement, and therapy can help you find steadiness again. Learn how to listen to your body’s signals, soften self-criticism, and reconnect with what restores you.

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Finding your Joy through Gratitude

Listening to the many self-development podcasts and YouTube videos, we are all being told how important it is to practice gratitude. Why is this so important?

Research has proven that embracing gratitude can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression and can help you create more abundance and joy in your life.

As a Certified Coach, Psychotherapist and Mindfulness Teacher, so many of my clients are looking for joy, peace, and more meaning. I regularly share that practicing gratitude is a technique that takes very little time but the rewards are great!

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