Self care can seem impossible, annoying or useless. How can we be expected to nurture ourselves when there is chaos in our lives, when too much is expected of us and when the people and systems around us are not giving us what we need? The entire concept of self care...
Margo Helman, MSW
Shalom Bayit From an Unexpected Source
Living Well, No Matter What How to thrive with life’s most difficult challenges. Including mindfulness tools from secular and Jewish sourcesOprah and the Dalai Lama both love him, but does Eckhart Tolle have anything to teach Observant Jews? If you’ve never heard of...
Awe is the Most Healing Emotion (and “yirah” may not be what you think)
If you’re a fan of gratitude practice, you may be interested in awe. Gratitude practice has been found to be a deeply effective way to improve your mood. Taking a few minutes every day to make a short list of the blessings in your life has been known to cure people of...
Buddhism has Made Me a Better Jew
Live Well, No Matter What - How to thrive with life’s most difficult challenges. Including mindfulness tools from secular and Jewish sourcesThe teachings of Buddhism have enriched my life unimaginably. They’ve healed me from dread and despair. They’ve helped me to...
Mindfulness: Reduce Your Anxiety With the Help of a Raisin
Live Well, No Matter What - How to thrive with life’s most difficult challenges. Including mindfulness tools from secular and Jewish sourcesMindful eating has been found to lead to a healthier diet with it’s related health benefits and it’s an impactful way to begin...
Growth Mindset: Meet your self-improvement goals and feel better doing it
Living Well, No Matter WhatThere’s a central concept from the world of education that can help us to achieve our self-improvement goals while also increasing joy and fulfillment in our lives. “Growth Mindset”, a term coined and researched by psychologist Carol Dweck,...
Connecting to your miraculous body – A practical guide
It’s been a tough time lately for our bodies. On a breathtakingly international level, we’ve been struck by COVID-19. Perhaps you’ve been ill. You’ve most likely been stuck indoors. More than ever, no matter what your body is going through or what physical challenges...