I’ve been writing a lot about stress lately, because it’s a universal issue we all face. There are many underlying causes of stress, one of which is perfectionism, which I’ve addressed in the last couple of weeks. If you enjoyed the Three Simple Steps to Calm Your Inner Perfectionist post, you might want to check… Continue reading Stress Relief: There’s an app for that
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Let Yourself Off the Hook – 3 Steps to Instant Stress Relief
Self-pressure is my term for the mental expectations you have about yourself that differ from what you really need in this moment. It’s an instant stress-creator. Self-pressure can seem very subtle until you get used to noticing it. For example, I often decide I’m going to work out X number of days in a week,… Continue reading Let Yourself Off the Hook – 3 Steps to Instant Stress Relief
3 Simple Steps to Calm Your Inner Perfectionist
Just about once or twice a day, my tendency toward perfectionism rears its head. It’s a trait I’ve had from birth, according to my mother. I’ve become well-acquainted both with its usefulness and how it often gets in my way. When I first read Dr. John Sarno’s book, The Mindbody Prescription, I recognized myself in… Continue reading 3 Simple Steps to Calm Your Inner Perfectionist
Remembering What You Forgot
This weekend, I was feeling a little disconnected, stressed, and tense. My shoulders were inching up around my ears and clearly holding some kind of emotion. I knew it was time to walk my talk, so I mind-body coached myself. This experience reminded me that I haven’t written much about what I call mind-body maintenance.… Continue reading Remembering What You Forgot
Need Help?
I’ve developed the theory that to be relaxed, healthy, confident, and joyful adults we must rediscover our natural brilliance from toddler-hood. I’m lucky enough to have two nieces who are currently sharing their brilliance with me. The youngest, who is twenty months old, has been coaching me lately simply by being herself. She’s just getting… Continue reading Need Help?
Dealing with Loss and Change
In the Great School of Life, I just took a class on loss and change. No teacher is quite like life experience. I learned much from my recent journey through the grieving process, and I thought you might benefit from a few mind-body techniques and concepts around loss. If you’re like me and many of… Continue reading Dealing with Loss and Change
Massage, Part Two: Get Your Creative On!
A couple weeks ago, I wrote a blog post entitled Go Get a Massage. This week, I’d like to share a few more reasons massage can be an incredible mind-body connection enhancer. Admittedly, I might be a massage ‘ho. Recently I had two massages in one week. Maybe I need to consider starting a Massage… Continue reading Massage, Part Two: Get Your Creative On!
Resisting a Rest
I’ve learned a lot about rest from my dog. This morning he got up, ate breakfast, and then took a nap. Rest doesn’t usually get the credit it deserves. With our focus on achieving our goals, moving ever forward, and even exercising more/harder, it’s easy to overlook the power of rest. It’s easy to see… Continue reading Resisting a Rest
Return to Your Senses
This post was written by Diane Hunter, an Endorsed Healthy Life Mind-Body Coach. She can be reached for consults and coaching at diane@afterautism.com. Have you ever experienced a full-blown panic attack where your breathing gets very shallow and you just want to escape? Or you get so angry and frustrated your body tenses up and begins to… Continue reading Return to Your Senses
Go Get a Massage
Here is my latest coaching tool: Go get a massage. Guess how I came up with that one! Yep, on the massage table. Obviously, if you hate massages, this tool isn’t for you. If, like me, you adore floating in dreamy relaxation while listening to soft music, then schedule a massage asap. All joking aside,… Continue reading Go Get a Massage