The phrase ‘Living in the Moment’ is often touted by spiritual gurus as the path to enlightenment and happiness. Mindfulness is a tactic proven to help with every facet of your life, from anxiety and depression, to boosting energy levels.
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Finishing your cancer treatment can be a surprisingly difficult time for many people. Suddenly, it feels like you’re on your own. No more constant hospital visits.
Continue reading Life after cancer
Let’s face it—life is scary sometimes. Even more so when you’ve received a frightening diagnosis. The fear felt during a traumatic experience can be downright crippling.
Continue reading Learning how to (gently) let go of fear
By far the hardest part about going through cancer for me was the fear and anxiety that seemed to pervade much of the experience. Fear crept on me like a sucker-punch to the gut, knocking the wind out of me when I least expected it.
Continue reading A tool for dealing with fear and anxiety
After going through a traumatic life experience, there are many emotions that need to be processed. Some we might regard as negative, but for a moment let’s focus on the positive.
Continue reading Growing in gratitude
The, “So, do you still have boobs?”, question remains to this day the most awkward question I was asked during my breast cancer experience. The fellow who asked it was a casual acquaintance of my husband, a virtual stranger to me.
Continue reading What’s it like to have a mastectomy? (or “So, do you still have boobs?”)