by Alina | Aug 3, 2021 | Anxiety, Weather
The saying, “What you resist persists” is especially relevant when considering brain retraining techniques. Brain retraining often combines a form of exposure therapy to support the nervous system in adapting and shifting associations with previous...
by Alina | Jul 20, 2021 | Beliefs
I have a new monthly blog series over at the Rewiring your Wellness website called Excavating your Essence. It focuses on separating identity from illness, which can become muddied when you experience chronic health conditions. My goal is to offer tips to create more...
by Alina | Jul 6, 2021 | Beliefs
When you see your reflection in the mirror, what thoughts arise? Are you critical or do you feel admiration, gratitude, or love? If you’re anything like me, the thoughts were not very kind when I saw myself. I was bullied for my appearance as a child and...
by Alina | Jun 29, 2021 | Growth Mindset, Weather
Summer is officially here! There is something about the shift of seasons, from spring to summer, that feels like a celebration. The days are brighter. Nature is singing—birds, cicadas, crickets. It’s all a beautiful chorus if you listen closely. However, summer...
by Alina | Jun 20, 2021 | Habits
This #InternationalYogaDay, I’d like to highlight the brain benefits of yoga! Not only can yoga enhance brain function, but it also encourages neuroplasticity and changes the structure of the brain in some notable ways. Research shows that yoga directly...
