As we get ready to celebrate the holiday of Thanksgiving it’s a perfect time to be reminded how important having gratitude is beneficial for our brain health. Grat·i·tude- noun- the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. Modern science has allowed us to recognize that gratitude actually does change…
DetailsWhen you hear the word mindfulness what comes to mind? In our culture many of us want quick answers and don’t recognize that being mindful means just sitting in the present whether it’s a positive, negative, or a neutral experience which most of the time does not require an immediate answer. Ultimately it will save…
DetailsThere are times in our lives when we recognize how much our purpose and efforts are worth the work we put in. I’m sharing this story in hopes that it resonates with some and provides value on the importance of mental and physical fitness. Last week I had the joy of joining my 87 year-young,…
DetailsPause for a moment. Notice how you are feeling right now? For many of us, especially with all the continual distraction from all directions we may not even realize that stress is building up and not allowing us to be optimum at the task at hand. I’m sharing this article from Forbes with 4 simple…
DetailsNow more than ever, I feel humbled and honored to be able to connect and share my passion with the community. These are challenging times for all but how we navigate them is different for each one of us. As a Mindful Living Trainer and Specialist, myself and our community of incredible trainers can offer…
DetailsI often think I won the lottery in life. Which, for those of you who know me, you’re probably wondering how I can say that after all the challenges life has presented me with. Through both nature and nurture, I have always been an optimist and after many years of training and effort, I choose…
DetailsIn February 2012, our family was struck by a tragedy that should not have occurred. In an instant, we lost a husband, father, papa, son and friend to mental illness, a disease that is not easy to speak openly about, despite affecting one in four adults in America. The stigma associated with mental illness is…
DetailsMerrell Family Foundation works to promote mental health and reduce the stigma.
