Dealing with Pressure article by Cathy Caswell
9 Sep 2026

Dealing with Pressure in a Changing World

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The world around us is changing, and for many of us, the pace feels intense. Global politics can feel unstable; AI and technology continue to reshape how we work; weather changes and climate concerns are accelerating; and highly graphic information about what is happening in the world feels like it is always on. Even when we are not directly affected by a particular event, we are impacted. What happens in the world can show up as pressure in our everyday … Read More

Whats stressing you The Healthy Living Plan
1 Aug 2026

What’s stressing you: Current events or past experiences?

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When you feel stressed, the cause may seem obvious. Perhaps you are managing increasing demands at work, conflict in a relationship, financial pressure, health concerns, or troubling events in the world. These circumstances are real, and they can place significant demands on your time, energy, attention, and sense of security. Yet have you ever noticed that two people can experience the same situation and respond very differently? One person may feel challenged but remain relatively calm. Another may experience intense … Read More

When control backfires: How stress reactions derail results The Healthy Living Plan
9 Mar 2026

When Control Backfires: How Stress Reactions Derail Leadership and Parenting

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Many adults in leadership and parenting roles rely on control to feel responsible for safety and success. Whether we’re leading a team, running a business, or raising children, we feel accountable for the well-being of others. When challenges arise, we naturally step in to fix problems, protect people, and restore stability. In these roles, it is normal to fall into automatic patterned behaviours to control situations and get things back on track. And yet many of us struggle to see … Read More

Relieving Jaw Tightness with Logosynthesis The Healthy Living Plan
23 Feb 2026

Relieving Jaw Tightness with Logosynthesis

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Recognizing Jaw Tightness as a Stress Symptom Jaw tightness is often described as a common symptom of stress. It may appear alongside headaches, neck discomfort, or shoulder tension. Often, it is normalized and accepted to the point that we may barely register unless it turns into pain. There are many supportive approaches available: physiotherapy, rest, medication, meditation, and massage. These can offer meaningful relief. And yet, when the underlying trigger of the stress reaction remains active, the tension often returns … Read More

Caregiving Joy and Burden
5 Nov 2025

Caregiving: Joy and Burden

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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 Relieve Stress
23 Oct 2025

Beyond Mindfulness: Shifting Memories to Ease Stress and Unlock Potential

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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

What is a stressor? Mental Imagery and Logosynthesis®The Healthy Living Plan
15 Jul 2025

What is a stressor? A new way to understand your triggers.

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What Is a Stressor? External or Internal When something in your day throws you off—an unexpected bill, a sharp comment, a looming deadline—it’s common to say, “That was a stressor.” In everyday thinking, a stressor is seen as something outside of you that causes tension inside of you. And that’s partly true, yet what if there’s more to the story? What if the real stressor isn’t external, but internal? Let’s take a closer look. Stressor: The Common View A stressor … Read More
10 Apr 2025

Beliefs block choice: Regain your power using Logosynthesis®

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Beliefs are powerful energy structures. You navigate this turbulent world using your belief system. Your life experiences, cultural heritage and societal norms shape your beliefs. This includes conclusions you reached and attitudes you adopted – beneficial or not. This is a powerful, energetic system, not a cognitive one. You can think of beliefs as mental imagery or memories. Beliefs allow for automatic responses driven by your values. Your belief system can comfortably navigate you in normal times and safe environments. … Read More

How to adapt to change using Logosynthesis Cathy Caswell The Healthy Living Plan
23 Feb 2025

How to adapt to change.

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Change is inevitable, but some changes—like those brought on by injury, burnout, or aging—can feel particularly challenging. These changes can disrupt your sense of self, leaving you feeling stuck, stressed, or overwhelmed. Logosynthesis® offers a unique and compassionate way to adapt to these changes by addressing the deeper patterns and beliefs that may keep you struggling against them. Understanding the Impact of Change Injury, burnout, and aging each bring distinct challenges, but they share a common thread: they confront you … Read More

How to be mentally strong using Logosynthesis - The Healthy Living Plan - Mental Health
16 Nov 2024

How to be mentally strong using Logosynthesis®.

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When we hear about mental strength, we often picture grit, determination, and the ability to push through life’s challenges. Popular advice frequently centers on toughening up, staying positive, or building unshakable habits to withstand stress. But what if mental strength isn’t about being rigid in the face of adversity, but about being more in flow and adaptable, like water flowing around rocks? At The Healthy Living Plan, we view mental strength through a different lens. Using the principles of Logosynthesis®, … Read More

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