Author: Valerie Grimes

Learn How to Let Go When You Want to Hold On Tighter Summer rolls in with electricity in the air. We buzz with excitement as the plans we’ve made during the winter are about to unfold. Sunny days by the ocean, picture-perfect moments at family events, and showing off a toned up body that was…

Reclaim Your Freedom for a True Inner Independence But what about our own freedom? As red, white, and blue fireworks explode high above us in the summer sky, we cheer on the spirit of freedom and independence. When it comes to our personal freedom, we think of external decisions. Maybe you quit a job with…

Unlock Happiness Even When You’re Stuck on the Sidelines We’ve all played this game, haven’t we?  “When I ________, then I’ll be happy.” We don’t allow ourselves to feel good unless we’ve reached a goal, as if happiness can only be unlocked when we achieve something worthwhile. And when we limit ourselves like that, life…

Spring Clean Your Subconscious and Invite in Healthy Habits for a More Joyful Life Hearing the phrase “rainy days” often brings to mind our troubles. But, come April, rainy days can also bring a joyful renewal, a clean slate. Every spring, after the rains have washed away the last remains of winter, nature starts fresh…

Learn How to Escape Emotional Storm Clouds and Live In the Sunshine Just like the weather, our moods are ever-changing.  One minute, we find ourselves going about life as normal, but then an emotional storm cloud rolls in and causes a downpour of feelings.  These feelings may be anxiety, sadness, or even fury.  Usually, when…