Essential Notes Blog
Is Stress and Anxiety the Same or Different?
Stress Verses Anxiety A few weeks ago, I posted a blog about stress. Then people began asking: What's the difference between Stress and Anxiety? Having experienced both conditions myself and having studied the two, let me answer that question. Generally, stress is how one reacts to an external [...]
Rule 2: What Others Think of You is None of Your Business
7 Rules of Life Part II How about that for a title! Continuing with the discussion of the 7 Rules of Life, this is the second rule: What Others Think of You is None of Your Business. When I first read it, I have to admit I was [...]
It’s Spring!
It’s Spring! I love this time of year when the earth is re-awakening from the winter cold. The sun stays up longer, the temperatures are getting warmer, and trees are budding and blooming. Early spring reminds me of New Year’s Eve: It's a new start, and we can [...]
Rule 1: Do You Have Peace With Your Past?
Happy Tuesday! Today, I'm diving down to explore the first rule in the 7 Rules of Life, which I mentioned in last week's post. Rule #1: Make peace with your past so it does not affect the present. When I first read it, I thought, “Okay, got [...]
What Exactly is Stress?
What Exactly is Stress We hear how bad stress is for us, but have you wondered: What exactly is stress? One formal definition is how the brain responds to a physical, emotional, or perceived demand. A ‘demand’ can be as simple as taking the trash out or [...]
Welcome to My Blog
Welcome to My New Blog! Welcome to my blog! I’m passionate about learning and sharing new and integrative approaches for good health, helping people understand life stressors, and living my best life. Like most people, I’ve had some challenges on the way I cover topics ranging from [...]
