I’ve discovered that Slacker Magic comes with its own vocabulary. Need some rest? Haven’t spent enough time restoring your body and spirit lately? If so, it’s time for some slothing. Notice you’re pressuring yourself too much and trying to make something turn out “just right?” And now you’re exhausted and don’t even want to do… Continue reading Why slothing is your new wellness practice
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What to do when the pursuit of wellness backfires
The wellness industry is a booming industry. There are countless ways you can improve your health. You can use “natural” alternative healing techniques. You can read books. You can try a variety of dietary approaches. While the pursuit of wellness seems harmless, there’s one catch: Self-pressure. If your pursuit of wellness is built on a… Continue reading What to do when the pursuit of wellness backfires
Ten Ways to Slack Off…Secretly
Cue the Pink Panther music. Look left and right. Check the hallway. Peek carefully past the doorway and see if the coast is clear. Do it! Escape. Make a dash to the bathroom. Close the door and hide, pretending you needed a restroom break. This is your moment. No boss, no kids, no spouse, no… Continue reading Ten Ways to Slack Off…Secretly
Why You Should Break More Rules
The sun shone, illuminating the pink stripe I’d just painted on my little bedroom shelf. It was a perfect summer day, so I’d brought the shelf into the yard to give it a coat of pink paint. The thick, easy swipe of the brush satisfied a deep creative craving in my soul. Being ten years… Continue reading Why You Should Break More Rules
Why You Don’t Want the Easy Life
I used to dream of owning my own business and being a coach. I could just see it; I’d have the easy life. I’d have a relaxed, easy schedule, everything would be light and enjoyable, and I’d be the best boss I’d ever had. So, imagine my surprise when I opened my practice and promptly… Continue reading Why You Don’t Want the Easy Life
How to Find Calm in Two Minutes
It’s four-thirty in the afternoon, and I’m attempting to get groceries. This attempt is an utter failure, because my daughter is having a very well-timed meltdown. She has climbed with agile speed into the grocery-filled section of the cart and is standing there, body tensed and face red, yelling and crying as I try to… Continue reading How to Find Calm in Two Minutes
How mind-body-spirit tools always help me heal
Mind-body-spirit tools gave me my life back in my early twenties. I’d suffered from two pelvic syndromes for years; interstitial cystitis and vulvodynia. After I discovered mind-body healing, I was finally able to live without these syndromes. (Happy dance!) Mind-body-spirit tools gave me my life back last year, too. Even though I was facing a… Continue reading How mind-body-spirit tools always help me heal
It’s time to tell my story
Three years ago, everything fell apart. It wasn’t cancer. It wasn’t a broken limb. It was not a clearly labeled disease. It was complicated and confusing. I was afraid it was the end of living a life I loved. It was the end, actually. It was the end of that life I loved. I want… Continue reading It’s time to tell my story
Slacker Magic
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.19.18″] In writing this post, I’m pretty sure I’m letting everyone in on a secret. Though I seem somewhat conventional on the outside, I’m really not. I’ve been called responsible and a goody-two-shoes, and I’ll own a little of that. However, my heart is most rebellious. Once, when I was ten, I… Continue reading Slacker Magic
3 Steps to Less Self-Pressure
It’s Monday night, and my daughter has been sick for seven days. The fever, cough, and sore throat have left her exhausted and grumpy. (And let’s face it; I’m grumpy, too.) In an attempt to tame the cough, I slather on some Vicks and get her snuggled in bed. Of course, not tooooo much Vicks,… Continue reading 3 Steps to Less Self-Pressure