by contessalouise | Jun 16, 2019 | Featured Contributor, Mind, Spirit, Well
When things get super crazy in my life I notice I hold my breath. That is a signal that I’m clearly in some sort of distress and need to do a self-check. Focusing on my breath can allow me to be in the moment, determine the cause of my anxiety or stress then seek...
by contessalouise | Apr 23, 2019 | Well
Self care has been the buzz recently, though it is certainly no fad. Creating beautiful habits that are geared toward care of our body, mind and spirit are deeply important to our overall lives and wellbeing. When we use awareness, we engage in the capacity to live...
by contessalouise | Apr 19, 2019 | Mind
When I ask my clients about their journaling practice, they tell me they don’t know what to journal about. So they simply don’t do it. I’m a huge believer in journaling. In fact, I’d say the single most important thing I’ve ever done for my mental health was to...
by contessalouise | Apr 19, 2019 | Featured Contributor
I’m on the phone with a mom of two kids, one with a disability. She has a full-time job and the requisite complex life that comes with her daughter’s diagnosis. Life is full of demands, and she rushes from thing to thing, wearing her many hats. She dreams of...
by contessalouise | Dec 13, 2018 | Podcast
Click the image to listen on your favorite platform or listen below. I have a chronic illness. I call my body trash when it doesn’t do what I want it to do. Don’t get all super spiritual on me. Humor is a healthy way to deal with your mess. If you are...