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Yes, but WHY?
When’s the last time you had a conversation with someone about politics? Religion? Diversity? Been a minute, hasn’t it? It seems that we...
Melissa Sims
Mar 31, 2024


Redefining Success in a World Obsessed with External Validation
You’ve likely heard us talk about AI recently, and for good reason. It is everywhere suddenly - well, not suddenly but more obvious now....
Melissa Sims
Mar 14, 2024


When You Feel Like Nothing Around You Can Change, Remember YOU Can.
On our latest podcast episode, Teresa and I had a lengthy discussion about incorporating - you guessed it - mindfulness into our eating...
Melissa Sims
Mar 1, 2024


Let Go of the"Right Way"
After attending the recent peer to peer, which I hope you had the privilege of enjoying, I had my a-ha moment for this week’s blog. The...
Melissa Sims
Feb 15, 2024


We Only Fear That Which We Don’t Understand
The Rapid Evolution of Artificial Intelligence Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved from a mere concept in science fiction to a...
Melissa Sims
Feb 1, 2024


Unblocking the Power of Creativity
Creativity is not just about artistic expression; it is a powerful tool for mental agility, problem-solving, and emotional balance. As I...
Melissa Sims
Jan 18, 2024


Embracing Your Emotional Landscape
Emotions often take the backseat in our fast-paced lives, but understanding and accepting our feelings is crucial for our mental...
Melissa Sims
Jan 5, 2024


Leaving My Pity Party
In the whirlwind of life's challenges, big and small, it's easy to find yourself trapped in the quicksand of self-pity and negativity....
Melissa Sims
Dec 21, 2023


Staying Connected with our Sense of Self
I don’t have to tell you how fast life seems to be moving these days. This time of year, especially, brings on a LOT: fun, stress,...
Melissa Sims
Dec 7, 2023


The Gratitude in Giving
This time of year we all tend to get that little reminder of what the holidays are all about - family, friends, togetherness - and of...
Melissa Sims
Nov 23, 2023


Staying Motivated in Challenging Times: A Guide for Home Visitors
In what seems like “the new norm,” our human experience is currently marked by economic uncertainties, global conflicts, equality issues,...
Melissa Sims
Nov 10, 2023


When Emotions Run the Show
Sometimes, despite our best efforts, our emotions take over completely; and it can be difficult to find our way out of it. Don’t worry -...
Melissa Sims
Oct 26, 2023


Circle of Influence
It seems like the world is in chaos lately, and it feels hard to find the light with so much darkness. It is easy to become distracted,...
Melissa Sims
Oct 12, 2023


Getting Ahead of the Resolution Rabbit-Hole
As we head into the holiday season (yes, it’s here!), taking a more proactive approach can make your new year transition so much...
Teresa McKee
Sep 28, 2023


Could Your Inner Voice Be Holding You Back?
That little voice in our heads, if left unchecked can prevent us from trying new things, cause social anxiety, lower our self-esteem and...
Melissa Sims
Sep 15, 2023


Empathy vs. Compassion and Why We Need Both
When I first began teaching yoga, I learned very quickly that it could be emotionally draining. Students would come to me after class and...
Melissa Sims
Aug 31, 2023


Be Comfortable with the UNcomfortable
It is safe to say that we each experience discomfort daily. Whether it is on a personal level or a professional level, discomfort is a...
Melissa Sims
Aug 18, 2023


How Do You Define Success?
Mindfulness and success are not mutually exclusive, but who defines success and how do we remain mindful while pursuing it? We can be...
Teresa McKee
Aug 3, 2023


Let's Reframe Our Idea of Self-Care
Is Self-Care Misunderstood? Quite Possibly. It seems like every topic we talk about lately is a new trend, or a term being overused…and...
Melissa Sims
Jul 20, 2023


Cultivating a Practice of Acceptance
The practice of acceptance enables us to non-judgmentally open up to unpleasant feelings and thoughts, allowing them to exist without...
Teresa McKee
Jul 7, 2023
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