A new approach to holiday stress relief.

Holiday stress isn’t really about the holidays. We often assume the holidays are stressful because of the busyness — the gatherings, the timelines, the planning. But it’s rarely the season itself that overwhelms us. Instead, the holidays wake up old memories, beliefs, and wishes that shape how we feel and react. Maybe you want everything to be perfect.Maybe you feel pressure to show up for everyone.Maybe family time feels complicated, even when you care deeply about the people involved. Most … Read More

Thoughts as reactions

Are your thoughts fueling action or reactions? We tend to trust our thoughts. These thoughts are familiar because we experience them over and over again. They feel true. Often, they show up automatically and the patterns don’t really change over time. But not every thought is a conscious, rational choice. When we feel calm, grounded, and intentionally present, our thoughts can fuel action. When we are operating on autopilot or feeling stressed, our thoughts can fuel automatic reactions, rooted in … Read More

How to restore your energy for healthy living!

Our lives matter. For many of us, our days are full. We carry responsibilities that matter — and often, there’s no easy way to step away from them. We care for others: children, parents, clients, colleagues, friends. You may find yourself thinking, “I’m not going to walk away… I love my life, but I’m tired.” Tired in a way that sleep doesn’t seem to fix. This isn’t about willpower or resilience. It’s about energy — energy that gets stuck in … Read More

Caregiving: Joy and Burden

A Lesson from Vienna This spring, I visited a cousin, Father Peter van Meijl, who is a priest at Michaelerkirche, a beautiful church in the heart of Vienna. He said something that stayed with me: “Everything in life is a joy and a burden.” He explained how this elegant church, with the largest baroque organ in Vienna, brings joy to so many. People come from all over the world to visit. It’s a joy. And it’s a burden. There’s a … Read More

Beyond Mindfulness: Shifting Memories to Ease Stress and Unlock Potential

Mindfulness helps ease stress Mindfulness has become a cornerstone of modern stress management. From corporate wellness programs to mental health apps, we’re encouraged to slow down, observe our thoughts, and stay present. These practices can help us feel calmer, more aware, and better able to cope with daily challenges. Mindfulness has earned its place as a powerful tool for modern living. By learning to focus attention on the present moment, we can step out of automatic reactions and relieve stress. … Read More

Mental Health in Times of Crisis

Going Beyond the Brain to Support the Whole Human October 10th is World Mental Health Day, and this year’s theme is “Access to Services—Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies.” It’s an important reminder that when disasters strike—whether war, natural disaster, or personal crisis—mental health support is just as essential as food, shelter, and physical care. And yet, when we speak of mental health, the meaning often gets blurred. Many people equate mental with the head—thinking, brain chemistry, or cognitive strategies. … Read More

How to Release Rage for Healthier Living

We live in a world where our beliefs are constantly being challenged. Social media, workplace discussions, and even family gatherings can spark debates that highlight differences in opinions and values. Unlike past generations, most of us no longer live in communities where everyone shares the same cultural attitudes and beliefs. When beliefs that matter deeply to us are challenged, questioned, or dismissed, our reactions can be strong. Anger flares, sometimes erupting as rage. Why Rage Gets Stuck This reactive response … Read More

How to relieve shoulder pain using Logosynthesis®

Introduction Shoulder pain after a car accident can be incredibly frustrating—especially when the doctors say everything should have healed. For some, the pain lingers long after the body has recovered. What if that pain isn’t only physical, but also tied to unresolved memories of the accident? Distressing memories often remain in the form of mental imagery, frozen in our system. These memories can show up as emotions, thoughts, and even physical discomfort. Logosynthesis® offers a gentle, structured way to identify … Read More

10 Hidden Beliefs That Keep You Stuck in Stress

Are you feeling stuck in stress? We often think stress comes from deadlines, conflicts, or the never-ending to-do list. These events may trigger underlying stressors—patterns rooted in memories and beliefs. This helps explain why we all react differently in similar situations. We now know that we can identify and shift these underlying stressors to relieve old patterns of reaction. If this feels unfamiliar or confusing, that’s completely normal—most of us have been taught to look only at the world around … Read More

Relieving Vertigo symptoms using Logosynthesis®

Vertigo can be an overwhelming and unsettling experience. It’s not a disease in itself, but a symptom of many possible health issues, leaving people feeling dizzy, disoriented, and unsafe in their own bodies. For some, it comes and goes in waves. For others, the spinning sensations, imbalance, or pressure in the head can linger for weeks or months, disrupting daily life and creating fear about when the next episode will strike. What makes vertigo particularly challenging to treat is that … Read More

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