by Lindsey Jay Walsh | Jul 17, 2017 | Anxiety, Mindfulness
Chances are that you worry about things that are beyond your control. And, if you’re like me, you’re looking for ways to focus more on the areas you can change and less on what you cannot change. According to a U.S. National Institute of Health study (2001...
by Lindsey Jay Walsh | Jul 5, 2017 | Parenting, Resilience, Values, Youth
“In wrestling, girls have an advantage. The guys think less of you until you are face-to-face with them!” – Rachel, age 11, quoted in Strong is the New Pretty. That’s quite the quote, isn’t it? The longer I look at it the more complex it becomes. On the...
by Lindsey Jay Walsh | Jun 22, 2017 | Anxiety, Mindfulness, Resilience, Self-care
Do you generally remember more bad events than good ones? Are you a “Glass Half Empty” kind of person? If so, you’re probably missing out on a lot of potential for success and gratitude in your life. It’s what Dr. Gilovich and Dr. Davidai call...
by Lindsey Jay Walsh | Jun 5, 2017 | Mindfulness
Humans are not fragile teacups. If you drop us, we might break, but we can heal, and become even smarter, wiser, and more loving because of the awareness and empathy that we gain from suffering. A teacup, on the other hand, does not grow from a challenge. If...
by Lindsey Jay Walsh | May 3, 2017 | Anxiety, Mindfulness
Do you lock your door at night? Do you lock your door if you head out to grab groceries? Do you lock your doors when you leave for work or school or jazzercize in the morning? I know I do. And why is that? Is it because I feel unsafe in my quiet suburban...
