Hi there! My name is Melissa, and I teach simple, science-based strategies for a calmer, healthier life. At my breaking point I was overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, and illness. I desperately needed to establish a sense of calm and presence in my life and knew there had to be a better way. Sound familiar? Then, […]
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Learn to make simple, but proven, lifestyle changes to manage stress and anxiety. Changing habits doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. You can feel calm and be well. Let’s work on it! Certified Integrative Wellness Coach in Scottsdale, AZ “As a certified Integrative Wellness Coach I use my expertise in psychology, wellness, and behavioral change to […]
When we feel stuck it can prevent us from moving forward, changing a habit, or improving our lives. Often this happens when we focus on the wrong thing. To get un-stuck, we can use this simple mindset shift to change our focus.
Want to establish healthier habits? Start the right way by setting a SMART health goal. When done well, SMART health goals keep you motivated so you can build better habits.
Controlling the breath can have a huge impact on stress and anxiety. It’s the most effective tool I use to manage my own anxiety, and one I teach my wellness coaching clients to use regularly. Here are five fundamentals to get you started.
The Three-Part Breath, or Yogic Breathing, is an evidence-based way to build resilience. It’s a particularly helpful practice for anxious, shallow breathers.
The effects of stress, busyness, or overwhelm can leave us feeling lethargic, distracted, and unmotivated. Alternate nostril breathing is an easy way to clear our head and reset for the rest of the day. Try this technique when you want to feel calm and invigorated.
Want to be calmer? That was my goal! Here are 12 lessons from 12 months of working on calm. If I can learn to be calmer, you can too.
Real transformations can occur when we take a mindful approach to behavioral change, but it’s not easy! Here are four challenges in mindfulness-based change and examples of a mindful change process IRL.
Even good change is hard and complicated, with highs and lows making it feel chaotic. Read about a framework for understanding and facilitating nonlinear change.
