by Belina | Jun 27, 2017 | Grateful, Joy, Life Coach
For years I have heard my yoga teachers say “leave your ego at the door”. In other words, don’t push your body too much, don’t compare your practice to others, and ultimately, be you, accept your limits. So today, I had to recite that repeatedly, “leave your ego at...
by Belina | Mar 16, 2017 | Life Coach
Mark Twain said “The two most important days in your life are the day you were born and the day you find out why.” He understood existential social work or the critical role meaning plays in our lives. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker I am often in the role of a...
by Belina | Feb 21, 2017 | Life Goals
When we ask ourselves repeatedly “why”, we often get an answer that is not helpful or beneficial. Yet end up cycling back to asking again, “but why?” Typically when we ask ourselves “why” it is a perpetual question that leaves us in the past. Being stuck in the past...
by Belina | Oct 26, 2016 | Grateful
Okay, You’re Grateful, Now What? In Honor of Thanksgiving By now you know all the benefits of gratitude. You hear about it in the media probably daily. Countless experts have demonstrated that it leads to greater happiness, longevity, feelings of being present and...
by Belina | Oct 26, 2016 | Relationships
Connection: What does that mean to you? The comedian George Carlin said “we can put someone on the moon but most of us can’t walk across the street to meet our neighbor”. Like minded Johann Hari, author, said “we have more square footage in our homes than ever but...