As the holidays approach and the stress of balancing family dynamics, decorating, entertaining, baking, shopping, and travel take over our already busy daily lives, it is important to find calming practices that counteract the effects of stress. Whole Brain Living, as outlined by Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, is an excellent way to short-circuit emotional reactivity, while yoga offers a wide range of ways to help draw balance in these chaotic times.
The holidays are a time of joy and celebration, yet too often the focus has shifted to managing stress. From Laura Ingalls' and her sister Mary's awe-filled experience receiving tin cups, peppermint sticks, and shiny pennies for Christmas, to the pressures of shopping, decorating, traveling, entertaining, baking, and accommodating family dynamics, the holiday season can become an emotional burden. Too much stress can lead to loss of sleep and increased susceptibility to illness. It is important to recognize and address the potential sources of stress with self-care and mindfulness.
The Left Brain and the Right Brain
The Left Brain:
The left brain is primarily responsible for analytical thinking, logical reasoning, l...
