by Julia Carpenter | Nov 3, 2022 | Fighting Depression, Gratitude, Happiness, Hope, Self-care
It is getting chillier… even where I live in Southern California. When the cool air settles in, I gravitate towards doing things inside where it is warm. I like to get cozy with a nice cup of tea, snuggle up, and think about what I am grateful...
by Julia Carpenter | Oct 27, 2022 | Happiness, Health, Resilience
Halloween is just around the corner and it is reminding me of the benefits of play. What could be better than a holiday dedicated to dressing up and playing… also, there’s candy. Did you know that playing can help your brain function better? It can also help bring you...
by Julia Carpenter | Oct 13, 2022 | Fighting Depression, Happiness, Health, Hope, Inner Strength, Resilience, Self-care, Uncategorized
Have you ever had a great day and felt heroic? Have you ever had a bad day and felt totally defeated? I have. I thought about how I hold my body when I am feel strong and powerful versus when I am feeling week and tired. I...
by Julia Carpenter | Oct 6, 2022 | Anxiety Relief, Inner Strength, Letting Go, Releasing Anger, Stress Relief
I am reminded over and over of the magic that is the breath. I’ve been using the breath lately to help me through some anxious times. We all have times when we are feeling out of sorts, anxious, or are just “freaking out” about something. In...
by Julia Carpenter | Sep 30, 2022 | Change & Transition, Hope, Inner Strength, Truth
Today, I am contemplating getting from here to there. “Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.”- Lao Tzu Last weekend, I started graduate school. It’s a program where I go to campus once a month for classes. While I was there, I walked through a...