By: David Ernst, LCSW Now that the weather is improving, the importance of being outdoors and in fresh air is amplified. Human being were not meant to spend all their time indoors; we are a species that early on, spent hundreds or thousands of generations...
“I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out I found, was really going in." – John Muir Mindfulness in Motion: How Early Spring Nature Walks Improve Mood As winter slowly loosens its grip and the...
Embodying Groundedness By David Ernst, LCSW Whether we feel anxiety, panic, stress, sadness, guilt, regret, or anything else, we can feel sometimes like the ground is removed from under our feet. We can feel uncertain, unsteady, and feel like whichever way emotions or thoughts are...
By mid December, many people notice a shift that is less about the calendar and more about the body. The light fades early. Temperatures drop. Schedules fill up. Motivation changes. Sleep can get choppy, cravings can spike, and stress can feel louder in the quiet...