So you’re going along, utilizing the mind-body tools, sticking with it, and you start to notice something interesting. It seems to be working! You have stretches without pain. You have longer stretches without pain. The pain itself, when present, is lessened. You no longer restrict your eating or activities, and yet you’re doing better! And… Continue reading When Pain Happens
Month: September 2010
Authentically You…and Healthy
In my own mind-body health maintenance plan, I have recently been focusing on being as completely authentic as possible. I’ve noticed over the years that the more tuned in to my body I am, the more it leads me to be completely honest with myself about myself. Before my years of vulvodynia, irritable bowel syndrome,… Continue reading Authentically You…and Healthy
A Big Thank You
I have a cool story to tell you this week. It’s about the magic of gratitude. I’ve written several posts about the power of appreciation and gratitude. I’ve told you how it helps your body relax, your brain create feel-good chemicals, and your overall health improve. I’ve explained how focusing on what you appreciate about… Continue reading A Big Thank You
Help for Helping Yourself Heal
I clearly remember the moments in my life when I first heard the words interstitial cystitis and vulvodynia. They were a couple years apart, but both stand out in their vividness. I spent days and weeks after each diagnosis feeling muddled, panicked, stressed, and confused. The number one thing I wanted was help and support,… Continue reading Help for Helping Yourself Heal
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay – The Power of Being Real
I got coached last weekend by a brilliant coach. (Master Coach Bev Barnes.) It’s funny – I forget how amazing coaching is sometimes, and then am reminded when I experience it. There is nothing like it, really, because it’s a place where you get to be exactly as you are, still be loved, and yet… Continue reading It’s Okay to Not Be Okay – The Power of Being Real