The way most people deal with pain, whether its physical sickness, emotional, financial or relationship pain, is to try to override it, avoid it, or make it go away. This causes a state of holding on and tension. Tension causes more pain.

It's that time of year again! The time when millions of people all around the world make a New Year Resolution! But, should you even bother?

For women who are busy, one of the biggest challenges can be figuring out how to keep their personal needs and priorities, including healthy eating and fitness routines, on their agendas when schedules get crowded. While skimping on self-care may seem like a time saver in the short run, ultimately, it can lead to decreased effectiveness and energy. We know that eating well and exercising help us manage stress more effectively, but knowing and doing are two very different things.

The holidays are coming, the holidays are coming! Those four words will strike fear in anyone who is currently on a diet, or wants to start a diet or anyone who is out-of-shape.

While the holiday season can be full of joyous experiences it can also be a truly stressful time - bringing with it the fear of stepping on the scale once the New Year rolls around. However, there's some good news - most people don't gain as much weight during this time of year as they might think. But, the bad news is that the weight gained during the festive season turns into an unwanted gift that can't be returned.