Do you ever find yourself doing things or feeling certain ways without knowing why? You might notice that your interactions with others are off because, for whatever reason, you’ve started to notice that you behave or respond differently to certain people or certain situations. While in some cases this could be your intuition telling you […]
Category Archives: Self-Care
Blog posts about self-care
Gain the Whole Health Benefits of Singing
Did you know that there are a variety of health benefits of singing? [1] The thought of using one’s voice to sing can bring up a variety of feelings for a person. For some people, it’s something that they enjoy. Or at least it may have been enjoyable in the past to sing. Whereas for […]
Experience the Magic of the Present Moment: Why Being Present Matters
Do you find yourself dwelling on past regrets or worrying about future events? Living life this way can leave you feeling ungrounded and distracted. It’s easy to get caught up in the “what if’s” of life, but when we do, we miss out on the magic of the present moment. Learning to be present can help us experience life fully as it is. As a therapist and music therapist, I understand how hard it can be to be in the present moment, even though I know the benefits. However, practicing mindfulness techniques has helped me to catch myself when I slip out of the present moment and change accordingly. In this post, we’ll explore the reasons why it may be hard to be present, why it’s essential to do so, and how being present can transform your life.
Step Outside for Better Health: The Benefits of Spending Time Outdoors
In today’s fast-paced world, we often find ourselves glued to screens, surrounded by walls, and disconnected from the natural world. However, taking a break and spending some time outdoors can have a profound impact on our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. From improving our physical health and reducing stress to boosting our creativity and improving our cognitive function, the benefits of being outside are many. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the key reasons why spending time outdoors is essential and provide you with some practical tips on how to incorporate more outdoor time into your daily routine.
[Video] Gratitude as a Way to Manage Feelings of Stress
It’s often said that expressing gratitude can help you feel better. In this video, I share why this is helpful for managing stress.
Music-Based Mindfulness Exercises: 4 Ways To Be, Hear, Now
“Mindfulness” is a big craze. It seems like every day I read a new article describing the benefits of mindfulness and mindfulness exercises. From incorporating it in healthcare, schools, and business, more and more people and organizations are recognizing how mindfulness can have a positive effect on them. And I think that’s great. I believe […]
Whole Health Benefits of Singing
Did you know that there are a variety of health benefits of singing? [1] The thought of singing can bring up a variety of feelings for a person. For some people, singing is something that they enjoy. Or at least singing has been enjoyable to them in the past. Whereas for other people, singing can […]