by Kelly Bawden | Jan 5, 2019 | The Ripple Effect, Uncategorized
Good Morning! We are in our first week of the new year, and I hope things are looking hopeful. We talked about using the new year as a time of contemplation and finding clarity rather than simply making resolutions. Having goals is important and can be a good...
by Kelly Bawden | Dec 28, 2018 | The Ripple Effect, Uncategorized
2018 is coming to a close. Hopefully, most of us had a satisfying experience with family and friends. I hope you enjoyed old and new traditions. This time of year can be a wonderful time to think about new goals and yes, letting go of old habits and behaviors that...
by Kelly Bawden | Dec 11, 2018 | The Ripple Effect, Uncategorized
Gift giving and receiving is an expected ritual in many holiday traditions. Finding and purchasing just the right gift can be fun (and stress-inducing sometimes!) and adventurous! Buying for loved ones, particularly children, is often the highlight of adults holiday...
by Kelly Bawden | Dec 7, 2018 | The Ripple Effect, Uncategorized
Last week we looked at some ways to combat holiday stress. Lowering expectations, practicing good self-care, and making sensible financial plans are just three ways to manage the season’s additional demands. There are many small ideas that may be helpful, the...
by Kelly Bawden | Nov 30, 2018 | The Ripple Effect, Uncategorized
The holiday season is upon us! With all the preparations, shopping, and extra errands, this time of year can be downright hectic. Couple all that with normal commitments and the stress level can climb and even become unmanageable. While some stress is inevitable,...
by Kelly Bawden | Nov 27, 2018 | The Ripple Effect, Uncategorized
Last week we looked at some techniques for managing anger in a more productive and healthy way. To restate: nearly everyone gets frustrated and angry at times. Life can be demanding and stressful; it is human to react to these stressors. We learned some simple...
by Kelly Bawden | Nov 16, 2018 | The Ripple Effect, Uncategorized
We have discussed several methods for managing our emotions in past posts. Hopefully some have been useful and enjoyable. However, some emotions are harder to manage than others, such as anger. Anger is a powerful feeling and can create difficult situations or worsen...
by Kelly Bawden | Nov 8, 2018 | The Ripple Effect, Uncategorized
Last time we talked about two forms of meditation. There are many ways of meditating, some ancient and some new. Again, it is a great idea to try several forms to find what “fits” you and your lifestyle. This time we will look at a couple more, just to...
by Kelly Bawden | Oct 29, 2018 | The Ripple Effect, Uncategorized
Controlling our emotions can be difficult at times. We know they arise unconsciously…but does that mean we are at the mercy of them? There are times our emotions do get the best of us. However, there are tools to help us maintain equilibrium and to react to...
by Kelly Bawden | Oct 19, 2018 | The Ripple Effect, Uncategorized
The first step in managing emotions is determining what, in fact, we are actually feeling. Emotions create physical sensations and reactions; interestingly, dissimilar emotions often evoke the same response. For example, anxiety and excitement are much alike in...
