Mindful Minute: June Gloom
By David Present For those of us who grew up outside San Diego or away from the coast, the term “June Gloom” may come as a surprise. It did for me. I grew up...
Category: Wellness
May: Mental Health Awareness Month
By Koryn Sheppard The month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month. May is also associated with the international distress signal, “Mayday”, which originated from the French phrase venez m’aider, meaning “come help me.”...
Mindful Minute: Finding the Sun Behind the April Clouds: Navigating Grief
By Koryn Sheppard April reminds us of the proverb that “April showers bring May flowers.” In our personal and professional lives, however, the “rainy seasons” are rarely so predictable or brief. For many in high-pressure...
Mindful Minute: March Luck
By Koryn Sheppard As March arrives with its sea of green and folklore of four-leaf clovers, we ponder the nature of luck. The mythological “pot of gold” frames good fortune as random as a...
Mindful Minute — Starting Fresh: The Joy of Being a Beginner
By Koryn Sheppard As January rings in a new year, we often feel a collective pressure to “fix” ourselves through rigid resolutions. However, instead of focusing on what needs to be corrected, we can...
Mindful Minute: Wrapping up the Year: The Gift of Prioritization
By Koryn Sheppard The leaves have fallen, the air has turned colder, and we are on the brink of the busy holiday season. The stretch from November to the new year often turns into...
Mindful Minute: October Trick or Treat
By Koryn Sheppard In October, the festive spirit of “trick or treat” fills the neighborhood. Beyond the candy and costumes, this playful phrase offers a reminder to enhance your mental well-being. Before the holiday...
Mindful Minute — Welcoming Change: Finding Your Rhythm in the Fall
By Koryn Sheppard As we move into September, we feel a shift in the air. The long, lazy days of summer are giving way to the crisp mornings and cool, golden-lit evenings of autumn....
Mindful Minute: Rekindle Your Inner Summer Camp Kid — The Importance of Fun
By Koryn Sheppard Remember those endless summer days of childhood? The taste of a rocket pop melting down your fingers, the tart sweetness of homemade lemonade, the distinct smell of sunscreen, and the sheer,...
Mindful Minute: February is for Hearts
By Koryn Sheppard The human heart is an incredible organ, beating more than 2.5 billion times over a lifetime —depending, of course, on how long that life lasts. On average, it beats 100,000 times...