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How to handle hard life changes and maintain well-being

We are experiencing so much sudden change in our lives right now, and that can be really startling for the nervous system. I have certainly felt my fight/flight/freeze response kick in repeatedly pretty much every day in the last few weeks. This is the body’s natural, normal response to change, chaos, overwhelm, and uncertainty. Its job is… Continue reading How to handle hard life changes and maintain well-being

Want no-cost help with stress and fear as you navigate the current global challenges?

Do you want mental and emotional support as we navigate through the COVID-19 pandemic, the shutdowns, and the economic shifts? My being and my business are feeling the call to serve at this time. The mind-body tools I use with my clients are made for crises, and I am here to help you wade through… Continue reading Want no-cost help with stress and fear as you navigate the current global challenges?

Do you have Smithsonian Syndrome?

Smithsonian Syndrome can strike at any moment. It’s not necessarily chronic, but can leave the sufferer dazed and frozen, unable to create with confidence for stretches of time.  What is Smithsonian Syndrome?  It’s a common form of self-pressure that takes hold and attacks the sufferer’s mind and body swiftly and suddenly.  When it strikes, the… Continue reading Do you have Smithsonian Syndrome?

No More Apologies

Yesterday, I found myself apologizing for expressing an emotion. I was in a high-stress situation, in a private room with a person who was there to listen, and it was a perfectly acceptable moment to have a feeling, culturally speaking. Tears were welling up in my eyes and my body refused to keep them inside.… Continue reading No More Apologies

What to Do When You’re Stuck and Scared

Recently, a new coach asked me this question: How do you slack when you’re building your business and not making any money? I’m so stressed but stuck in inaction and know I’m not trusting the process.  Great question! Let’s quickly cut to the root of the issue: Fear.  It’s normal to feel fear when you’re… Continue reading What to Do When You’re Stuck and Scared