Happy Spring! After a cold, dark winter, the earth renews itself––many animals awaken from their long winter’s nap, plants everywhere begin to grow and bloom anew. The time for a fresh start and new beginnings.

Many of us set New Year’s resolutions in January, yet often those goals have been forgotten and neglected by March. Interestingly enough, the new year was once celebrated around the time of the spring equinox––so, what better time than spring to reevaluate our New Year’s resolutions and get back on track?

There are many ways to practice mindfulness. Researchers have identified numerous benefits to incorporating mindfulness into your daily routine. Some mindfulness benefits include: reduced depressive symptoms, less stress, improved memory, improved focus, less emotional reactivity (in other words, you are less snappy), increased satisfaction with one’s relationships, increased happiness, and more.

Gratitude is a noun and Webster’s dictionary defines it as “the quality of being thankful, readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.”  By being grateful and showing gratitude you can distract yourself from worries and upsets.  Stress, worries and other less-than-desi