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Our bodies and minds are constantly giving us information about how we are doing. Stress mode keeps us disconnected from that information. Decode your body's unique language.
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Supportive relationship is the #1 factor for resilience. This extends beyond a community of support. It includes relationship to others, ourselves, and every area of life.
The nervous system is multifaceted. From the food we eat to the cleaners in the household, there are many stress-less habits to explore.
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There are eight social and emotional skills that contribute to a person's capacity for resilience. Learn these skills and navigate the difficulties of life with way less stress.
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5 Reasons Mind-Body Connection Matters
Better Self Control Everyone on the planet has a vice- a habit you just can’t fully break. It always seems to resurface at a moment of...
Brooke Shoup
Aug 1, 20254 min read
Introduction to Grounding
Stress mode causes the mind search for threats in the environment. This means when you are afraid, your brain will automatically hook...
Brooke Shoup
Jun 14, 20253 min read
Are You Surviving or Thriving?
Being alive is not the same as a life worth living.
Brooke Shoup
Jun 6, 20254 min read
The Road Back To You
Why do I feel so unlike myself when I'm stressed? How can I feel like myself again?
Brooke Shoup
May 29, 20255 min read
Your Emotional Bank Account
Experiencing burn out? We all have an emotional bank account where we make withdrawals and add deposits based on our experiences. Learn signs your account is in the red and ways to get out of it.
Brooke Shoup
May 23, 20254 min read
Introduction to Breathwork
Why Does Breathwork Help? The Nervous System has an On switch and Off switch. The On switch tells the body to be on high alert and to...
Brooke Shoup
May 12, 20253 min read
Stress-less Foundations
Hi, I'm Brooke, owner and founder of Living on Purpose. We want to help you stress less so you can bring your whole self to the people...
Brooke Shoup
Jan 9, 20253 min read
Qualities of Joyful Relationships
Moving through life with strained relationships can feel like trying to drive with paint splattered all over the windshield. Replaying of...
Brooke Shoup
Nov 16, 20244 min read
Seven Activities Your Brain Needs
Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, irritable, anxious or just "off" in general? There are so many reasons that could be, but prioritizing...
Brooke Shoup
Nov 7, 20243 min read
Exploring Authentic Expression
Bronnie Ware wrote a memoir called Regrets of the Dying . She reflected on many conversations with folks in their final hours of life....
Brooke Shoup
Sep 28, 20243 min read
Resilience is a Skillset
5 Factors for Resilience: Resilience is the ability to overcome adversity. It is responding to stress in a way that allows us to move...
Brooke Shoup
Aug 24, 20243 min read
Nourishing the Mind, Body, and Spirit
In this post-partum season of life, I have been especially tired so I've been on a journey to find out what it means to rest and take...
Brooke Shoup
Jul 25, 20242 min read
Becoming a Peacemaker
We live in a time when even the simplest things have become a battleground. Fear puts us in a me versus you mentality. It makes us rigid...
Brooke Shoup
Jul 21, 20243 min read
Resourcing (A Quick Reset)
I am all about getting to the root of problems, but sometimes it's nice to have a simple tool to get yourself out of a bad headspace so...
Brooke Shoup
Sep 29, 20234 min read
Healing Betrayal Wounds
Betrayal is when someone on your team puts you in harms way. It feels like a roller coaster of emotions. Punched in the gut one minute...
Brooke Shoup
Sep 29, 20235 min read
Should I Love Myself?
When I first started my healing journey, I had a lot of conflict over self-love. If I love myself, does that make me a narcissist? Do I...
Brooke Shoup
Jul 12, 20235 min read
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