by Lani Almanza | Nov 16, 2022 | Caregivers, Health, Managing Stress, Self Care, Wellness
Honoring Caregivers Honoring Caregivers“There are only four kinds of people in the world. Those who have been caregivers. Those who are currently caregivers. Those who will be caregivers, and those who will need a caregiver.” ~ Rosalyn CarterThis month Alaka’i... 
by Lani Almanza | Oct 6, 2022 | Health, Managing Stress, Organize, Wellness
Where Did the Time Go? Where Did the Time Go?Now that a new season is upon us you might be asking yourself where did the time go? While we might be blessed with new opportunities in this season they are often crowded out by countless distractions. So here are some... 
by Lani Almanza | Aug 15, 2022 | Health, Managing Stress, Wellness
Survive & Thrive Survive & Thrive Are you feeling like you have been thrust into survival mode? Most of us are facing a compounded sense of stress with what is happening in our world, and as humans our brains are hardwired to respond by going into a survival... by Lani Almanza | Oct 15, 2021 | Managing Stress, Wellness
Balancing Act It often happens without us noticing. We are going through life with seemingly ease and optimism until one day we realize that it has shifted and is out of balance. It’s a little like aging, we see ourselves day after day in the mirror until one day the... 
by Lani Almanza | Sep 14, 2021 | Health, Managing Stress, Wellness
Perpetual Fires Sometimes it is just better to let the experts speak to a subject. So, this month as I was researching the topic of burnout, I came across this article on one of my favorite websites, and it said everything I wanted to share with... 
by Lani Almanza | Aug 17, 2021 | Health, Managing Stress, Wellness
Slow Down You Move Too Fast Slow Down, You Move Too FastFor those old enough to remember the Simon and Garfunkle song, The 59th Street Bridge, you might recognize those lyrics and there is much to be said for those six words. The constant rush of doing has become a... 
by Lani Almanza | May 10, 2021 | Health, Managing Stress, Wellness
14 Days to Inner Calm 14 Days to Inner CalmIt is sometimes hard to determine whether the worst part of stress is its source – work issues, family problems, or keeping up with a house that is in constant need of cleaning or fixing; OR is it the effects on you – tight... 
by Lani Almanza | Jun 6, 2020 | Managing Stress
The Unraveling Have you ever felt you were at the point of unraveling? While change and stress are natural parts of our existence there comes a time in most people’s lives where that has been compounded by unexpected life events. In this month’s blog I want to share... 
by Lani Almanza | Mar 8, 2019 | Managing Stress
It’s undeniable that we are all facing certain stressors in our lives and sometimes those can create problems in our health and well-being. So, today’s blog offers 10 tips for managing the stress that can sometimes seem overwhelming.First, let’s begin with a... 
by Lani Almanza | Sep 13, 2018 | Managing Stress
In our busy lives, often it is the everyday little stressors that are really impacting our health more than those bigger life events, like losing a job. Our bodies weren’t designed to live in stress mode 24/7. That causes a constant release of steroids like cortisol... 
by Lani Almanza | May 24, 2018 | Managing Stress, Meditation
Whether we like it, admit it, or don’t, stress is part of our everyday life. So before you get overwhelmed, try this 5-minute stress reduction exercise. Sit in a comfortable chair or life down on the floor. Close your eyes. Scrunch up your cheeks and eyes, as... by Lani Almanza | Oct 2, 2017 | Managing Stress
It is sometimes hard to define whether the worst part of stress is its source – work issues, family problems, or keeping up with a house that is in constant need of cleaning or fixing; or is it the effects on you – tight muscles, anxiety, or sleeplessness.... 
by Lani Almanza | Sep 26, 2017 | Managing Stress
You are rushing around, trying to get everything done. Pressure is mounting. What do you do? Take a breath. It is time to pause and refresh yourself. Here are a few ideas: Take Two – two minutes to do a neck roll, water some plants – and while your at it... 
by Lani Almanza | Jul 3, 2017 | Managing Stress
I just thought you should know that as I continue this path towards helping others live more fulfilling lives it is teaching me as well. I am by no means an expert or have a long line of degreed letters after my name, I am just like most of you learning as we go.... 
by Lani Almanza | Jun 28, 2017 | Managing Stress
As part of a special group of mostly women we call Voyagers, I shared in a creative activity where we had to come up with an affirmation or mantra for ourselves and create an art piece that would help us stay focused on that message to ourselves. Mine turned out as... 