by Richard Amaral | Sep 10, 2022 | Lifestyle, Mind-Body Health, Thinking
Last week, I found myself reminiscing back on my “first day of school” experiences. The start of a new school year always left me with mixed emotions. A part of me was excited because it represented the start of something new and challenging. But it...
by Richard Amaral | Sep 3, 2022 | Mental Health, Mind-Body Health, Thinking
Now that the summer is quickly coming to an end, I find myself reflecting on some of the moments that stood out for me – moments when I felt balanced; when I felt like things were just perfect. Looking back, some of those perfect moments happened when I...
by Richard Amaral | Aug 30, 2022 | Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mind-Body Health, Thinking
It’s very stressful to make an important decision. And if you’re already in a state of anxiety, the decision-making process can be even more difficult because you’re afraid of making the wrong choice! Last week, I wrote about Serena Williams’ decision to retire. She...
by Richard Amaral | Aug 21, 2022 | Lifestyle, Mental Health, Mind-Body Health
She is arguably one of the greatest athletes of all time. Thirty-nine Grand Slam titles (23 singles titles, 14 doubles titles, and two mixed doubles titles), four Olympic gold medals, and over $94.5 million in career prize money — more than any other female athlete....
by Richard Amaral | Aug 14, 2022 | Emotions, Mental Health, Mind-Body Health
I’ve always considered myself an optimist – I look at the glass as half full. But like everyone else, I go through periods where I lose confidence, feel stressed and anxious, and start doubting myself…and the glass seems empty again. During those...