In the modern mental health and wellness space, we constantly hear or say things like, “We really need to process this,” or “I just haven’t had the time to process that.” The phrase is everywhere. It has become a staple of our cultural lexicon. But have you ever stopped to think about exactly how best to process something? Essentially, have you ever processed how to process?

A lot of stress and discomfort comes from living out of alignment—when our values, words, actions, and time don’t match up. But when they do align—when how we live reflects what we truly care about—we tend to feel more grounded, fulfilled, and at peace.

I asked him if there were any days that were relatively without frustration.  The answer was a resounding no.  In sum over the course of 3 weeks, he had accumulated 104 marks.  In less than a month he had encountered 104 instances in which he noticed he was unhappy enough to necessitate redirecting his thoughts toward something more positive.  And so I asked him how many marks would be necessary before he knew it was time to make some changes.  Was his threshold 110? 150? 300?

The stories of our lives are what truly define us. But they can also be powerful tools for growth and healing.

There is a well known phrase: ‘you are what you eat.’ It’s a cute little statement about our diets, but it’s actually true on a couple different levels. More than just the food you consume, you are what you nurture.

Its that time of year…