The Modern Mystery School

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When I studied for my masters in Kinesiology 15 years ago I was fascinated by cortisol and the stress response. Cortisol is a hormone that's released when we experience stress. Stress can come in a short burst - like having to swerve quickly in traffic to avoid being hit, to long periods of exercise, working out early in the morning,...

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I have talked a lot lately about the effect of stress right now, and how our anxieties are being triggered. When I was younger, I was a sea of emotions. It was hard for me to even make choices in the day because I was drowning in thoughts and feelings. While that doesn't happen to me anymore (maybe an hour...

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Whether you’re doing some spring cleaning, finding a new exercise routine, or just feeling like a change is needed, how we integrate these changes into our life can support us in making a more sustainable shift. This article explores how you can build a solid foundation to support you through phases of transformation.

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Let’s examine your “personal comfort zone.” The comfort zone is different for each person. It’s based on experiences, successes, positive reinforcement and anything that helps us feel safe within your bubble. Everyone has a comfort zone, but how aware of it are you?

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Ever since I was 8 years old I was judging my body. When I was 14 I become actively anorexic. It took me 10 years to stop starving myself, and another 7 to mentally heal. It’s upsetting, but there are very little resources for people with eating disorders. It make people uncomfortable to talk about. But not me.

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Stress…this is a word and a feeling many people know all too well. Stress is your body’s reaction (physical, mental or emotional) to life events, both good and bad. It’s a common part of everyday life. Stress can come from external factors in the world around you…but when does stress become too much?

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We can be our own worst critic. We cut ourselves down, and often one of the most insidious things we tell ourselves is that we are not worthy. This can mean many different things: Not worthy of love, not worthy of friendship, of a career they love, of happiness. Not worthy of marriage, or motherhood/fatherhood, not worthy of success, happiness, abundance,...

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Negative self talk is likely something we all engage in from time to time.  Allowing negative self talk to direct our thoughts and actions, preventing us from reaching  a goal, or a dream leads to a frustrating cycle of self sabotage. If you find yourself in this cycle, know that you have the power to change it. This doesn’t have...

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I’m a certified meditation instructor and an avid meditator with 15 years under my belt.  I have made plenty of meditation mistakes along the way! Most importantly, I’ve learned from it all.  Yet, I continue to have a meditation practice that enhances my life. As a result, I have a passion for helping others establish a consistent meditation practice!