Fall Mindfulness

by Sanctuary | Oct 6, 2016 | Depression & Anxiety, Wellness & Mindfulness

Welcome to fall! The season where nature checks in with itself, slows down, and prepares for winter. What better time to check in with ourselves than when the world around us is doing the same. One way to do this is by learning to live mindfully. More than ever we...

Working Through Anxiety

by Sanctuary | Aug 24, 2016 | Depression & Anxiety

Anxiety. It’s unambiguous. It is what it is and that’s it. At least this is what I thought a few years back. But I have learned that that’s not true, in the literal sense. When it comes to believing what our minds tell us when we feel anxious, it’s perception, not...

It Is OK Not To Be OK

by Sanctuary | May 11, 2016 | Depression & Anxiety, Featured, Wellness & Mindfulness

In conversation the other day, a friend and I were discussing the use of anti-depressants in society. I want to start by saying that there is nothing wrong with taking or being prescribed anti-depressants and helping to find balance within oneself, but there seems to...

Ask Yourself These 10 Questions

by Sanctuary | Dec 15, 2015 | Wellness & Mindfulness

Has someone ever put you on the spot by asking a question you really can’t (or don’t want to) answer right away? I’m talking about one of those deep philosophical questions like “What defines you?” or “Do you think you shape your own destiny, or is it all just fate?”...

Practicing Self-Compassion

by Sanctuary | Nov 2, 2015 | Depression & Anxiety, Grief & Trauma, Wellness & Mindfulness

Self-compassion is a positive self-view that involves relating to oneself with kindness and acceptance in times of difficulty. Rather than criticizing, you look at your situation with compassion. Practicing self-compassion doesn’t have to be hard, it’s just a matter...