You could always find it bubbling up here and there in society, but now it feels almost everywhere you turn, on the streets, in the news, throughout families, and around the world. It’s gotten to the point where businesses now have signs and messaging posted saying that they won’t tolerate it. I’m talking about ANGER. Both a sign of the […]

Google’s definition says it’s “the readiness to consider something without prejudice,” and then there’s George Bernard Shaw who once said, “Those who can’t change their minds, can’t change anything.” I don’t know about that, but I do know that when I take a look around these days, it seems open mindedness is a phrase a lot easier said than put […]

It gives us life, but have you ever thought about the power breath has over our quality of life? There’s a reason why so many of us were taught to “take a breath” in order to calm down, because as it turns out breath is directly tied to our body’s limbic system, the part of the brain responsible for emotional […]

The places where you spend the most time each day contribute to your mental health and overall well-being. Various attributes, including the size of a room, how it is furnished, and the company you keep, can influence your wellness. Although some elements of each day fall outside of personal control, we can decide how to create a mental space inside […]

Do you ever feel overwhelmed? Perhaps it’s something big like a feeling of not accomplishing as much in life as you thought you would or something as small as stressing over a to-do list for the coming week. Do commonplace things get the best of you, or are you someone that can recognize the importance of each emotion while continuing […]

Since the publishing of Daniel Goleman’s book, Working with Emotional Intelligence you’ve probably heard a thing or two about the subject. In his book he suggests that emotional intelligence comprises roughly 67% of the traits associated with being a successful leader and even went as far as to say that EQ is twice as important as IQ or a person’s […]

This is the 3rd installment in a series by Staff Writer, Chad Morris. Stress is the hitchhiker that sneaks into your car when you open the door to new challenges and experiences. A life without the potentiality for stress is one that’s closed off to the world, and nobody wants that. You may not be able to erase stress from the […]

This is the 2nd installment in a series by Staff Writer, Chad Morris. We’re in the thick of a stress epidemic. While we can’t control external stressors like global politics and the economy, we’re not totally helpless. It’s now more important than ever to practice self-care, so we’re equipped to handle any stress life has in store for us. To do […]

The way we use our body, mind and emotions creates our reality, even if that reality is untrue or incomplete. If we think a thought enough times it starts to feel like the real thing. In yoga, a visual focal point is called a drishti. Focusing the eyes on a specific spot steadies the body, keeps the mind alert and […]

Our attitude, or perspective of the world, can have a significant impact on our health and well-being. Join Focus On Good Health contributor and EXIT Realty MIND-SET Trainer, Erica Nasby for this informative webinar where she will share examples of how our health is just another method of deciphering what needs to be healed on an emotional level. Erica asks […]