by Joelle Lazar | Dec 4, 2024 | Emotional Wellbeing, From the Heart, Meditation, Nourishing Thoughts, Recovery
The holidays can be full of joy but also stressful and exhausting. Click here to access my Holiday Stress and Self-Compassion meditation to help soothe your nervous system, and relax deeply so that you can be present over the holidays!
by Joelle Lazar | Sep 20, 2024 | Emotional Wellbeing, Nourishing Thoughts, Uncategorized
Imagine This: You’ve had an exhausting day juggling one too many unexpected, last minute requests from your boss. The traffic on your route home was horrendous, and you barely averted a collision with some jerk who cut you off. When you get home, your mind is still...
by Joelle Lazar | Jan 8, 2024 | Emotional Wellbeing, From the Heart, Nourishing Thoughts
Do you have a habit of putting relentless pressure on yourself to please others and be perfect? Does it sometimes feel as if there’s a Manager or Boss living in your brain who is constantly cracking the whip? What would it be like to be gentle with yourself when you...
by Joelle Lazar | Nov 12, 2016 | Families, From the Heart, Nourishing Thoughts, Vancouver
Practicing self-care over the holidays allows us to give of ourselves in a healthy way so our time with family and friends is meaningful and enjoyable. Unfortunately, for many people the holidays can feel stressful and overwhelming.Financial pressures, unrealistic...
by Joelle Lazar | May 29, 2016 | Emotional Wellbeing, Nourishing Thoughts, Uncategorized
Radical acceptance allows us to see ourself and the situation we are in as we/it truly is so we can live life to the fullest. Rather than avoid situations that may trigger difficult emotions, distress tolerance increases confidence and self-esteem. As we learn to...
by Joelle Lazar | Feb 10, 2016 | From the Heart, Nourishing Thoughts
In a van bouncing along bumby, dusty switchbacks from L’Ago Atitlan to Guatemala city, I discovered the Peruvian Medecine Wheel (hereafter “the wheel”). The wheel provides a map for how we can hold compassion for ourselves, and embrace each phase of our journey to...
