5 Ways to Decrease the Stigma of Mental Health

Introduction by Annamarie Fernyak In the following blog post, Erin talks about the stigma of mental health and common biases toward people who may be suffering from mental illness. Before Erin’s thoughtful essay, I never considered that I might have biases. After reflecting on Erin’s words, I came to realize that some biases were just […]

Our Responsibility to Teach Essential Skills in the Classroom

It takes a community to raise our children! While volunteering to teach mindfulness in our local middle school, I noticed it was a struggle to get the children to focus, and there seemed to be discipline challenges. I sensed desperation in both teachers and students, which was shocking and disheartening. At that time, being in […]

{Im}perfect Now: March Featured Playlist

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.3.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.3″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.3.3″] “Being Uniquely YOU is the New Perfect.” ― Stephanie Lahartced  [/et_pb_text][et_pb_code admin_label=”Code” _builder_version=”4.3.3″ text_orientation=”center”][/et_pb_code][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.3.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.3.3″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.3.3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.3.3″ hover_enabled=”0″] This playlist was created with our 2020 whole self theme in mind, specifically on what it means to be perfectly imperfect.  Accepting imperfection can be a freeing experience. A grounding experience. […]

Gifting for the Love Languages

According to Dr. Gary Chapman, we all have a “love tank” inside of us. When the love tank is full, we feel connected, supported, and secure. When the love tank is empty, we feel disconnected, alone, and insecure. But how do you fill someone else’s love tank? You learn what their love language is and […]

A Note from Jen: A “Whole” Approach to 2020

I invite you to join me in this moment.   Right here. Right now. Breathing in and breathing out. Breathing in and breathing out. One more breath. In and out.    And, Hello! Welcome to February!     2020 is the year of whole living at Mind Body Align. It’s an entire year of exploration and […]

Infinite possibilities and real life abundance

Recently, my husband and I discovered what it’s like to have an empty nest. My youngest is away at college, and my oldest is “adulting”.  Our parents health has stabilized and life is good. It’s just me and the ‘ole Goat. (Said with love and affection, FYI – my hubs name is Todd.) We’ve recently […]