Do you find yourself sighing and yawning often as you try to catch your breath? Do you usually breathe shallowly? Are you usually holding your stomach muscles in tightly, keeping your breath in your chest? You are not alone! Sadly, our culture still often rewards people for stifling strong emotions, and being “strong.” Females are sometimes expected to rein in anger so they don’t seem "bossy." Personally, calling me bossy is a compliment! Males are often exhorted not to cry. And we …
Paths to Wellness
The term wellness has many definitions and can be applied to multiple areas of life. The National Wellness Institute defines wellness as “an active process through which people become aware of, and make choices toward, a more successful existence.” We can all agree that living a more successful existence appeals to most people. That is why, before we step on the path to wellness, we must first examine what wellness means in our lives. Wellness is that state of holistic health in which all parts …
