Category: Kindness and Confidence for You

My So-Called Emotional Life

This week I’d like to share a post with you from my good friend and fellow coach Bridgette Boudreau.  As soon as I read this, I realized I couldn’t say it better, so I’m bringing her words directly to you.  Bridgette and I have been coaching each other recently on allowing emotions, and I think… Continue reading My So-Called Emotional Life

Know that You’re Awesome

One of the delightful elements of coaching (and there are many) is getting to meet so many different women.  Every week, I talk to women from different walks of life and different parts of the country and world.  Though no two women are the same, there is one thing they seem to have in common:… Continue reading Know that You’re Awesome

The Incredible Lightness of Being…Imperfect

This post was written by Ann Burrish, an Endorsed Healthy Life Mind-Body Coach.  She can be reached for consults and coaching at ann.burrish@gmail.com. “Angels can fly because they can take themselves lightly.” G. K. Chesterton “Once you accept the fact that you’re not perfect, then you develop some confidence.” Rosalyn Carter “The thing that is… Continue reading The Incredible Lightness of Being…Imperfect

Food for Thought about Emotional Suppression

This post was written by Jen Greer, an Endorsed Healthy Life Mind-Body Coach.  She can be reached for consults and coaching at jennifer.greer@gmail.com. What comes to mind when you think about emotional suppression? Being a mind body coach trained by our very own Abigail Steidley and a long-time master at emotional suppression*, I’ve spent a… Continue reading Food for Thought about Emotional Suppression

Act on Your Values, Not Your Thoughts

This week’s blog post is a guest post by Ann Burrish, one of Abigail’s Mind-Body Coach trainees.         ***** We mind/body folks know what slippery characters our thoughts can be. If we repeatedly experience the same self-defeating thoughts and feelings as we seek healing for physical pain, anxiety, weight, or other mind/body disconnect, a way to… Continue reading Act on Your Values, Not Your Thoughts

Good-Bye Pain, Hello Boundaries!

In mind-body coaching, we often work with the message behind the physical pain/symptom.  I’ve often joked that I’m somewhat stubborn, to put it gently, and my body really has to give me a good smack to help me make important changes in my life.  But, this smack takes a little decoding to understand.  To help… Continue reading Good-Bye Pain, Hello Boundaries!

Success – Taking the Mind-Body Tools Further

I am so excited about this fantastic new program! It combines everything I love – mind-body tools, yoga and body awareness tools, and…coaches! If you’re not a coach, you might be wondering what’s up with this mind-body tools for success idea.  Let me fill you in! Though you may be focused on strengthening your mind-body… Continue reading Success – Taking the Mind-Body Tools Further

This Year, Get More of What You Want

Yesterday, one of my good coach friends, Bev Barnes, reminded me to take the time to reflect on what I feel good about from 2009, what fruits of my efforts were born, and what it feels like to appreciate my own successes.  Thank goodness for brilliant coaches!  It was the perfect reminder for me, because… Continue reading This Year, Get More of What You Want

Creating Your Support System

Choose to ask for support! Have you ever been in a place of distress, whether it’s illness, grief, stress, or general upheaval, and found yourself longing for help from someone?  Anyone?  Please, God, just somebody help me?  And then getting a bit angry at God and everyone for not helping? I have certainly been in… Continue reading Creating Your Support System