Probably the most common message my clients’ bodies relay is this: rest more. In response to that message, most clients say things like: But I don’t have time! I’m already resting. That can’t possibly be what I need. But what if all I do is lie around like a sloth? How will I get things… Continue reading The Secret Ingredient for Health and Well-Being
Tag: body wisdom
Time for a Mind-Body Date
Have you ever taken yourself on a Mind-Body Date? No? Oh my gosh – now is the time! A mind-body date is an hour, a day, a weekend, or more scheduled just for you to enjoy, play with, and enhance your mind-body connection. Here’s how it works. 1) Pick a date. 2) Pick a… Continue reading Time for a Mind-Body Date
No More Settling for Blah
I was coaching a client today, and we discovered something fascinating. Her discomfort and not-quite-right feeling came from something really simple. She was focusing on to-do’s, her schedule, stuff that had to get done, and wasn’t asking herself the question, “What sounds fun?” I suggested she ask, “How can I have fun?” and “What feels… Continue reading No More Settling for Blah
More Pregnant Revelations – Rest!
Before I got pregnant, I wrote various blog posts on resting. It’s one of those topics that can’t be re-iterated enough – in our culture, we don’t really learn how to rest, and we don’t usually give ourselves permission to rest as much as our bodies want. Let me just say, though, that I’ve learned… Continue reading More Pregnant Revelations – Rest!
Looking for Wisdom? Just ask your Body.
As you’ve probably gathered, I’m a big fan of listening to my body and discovering its wisdom on a daily basis. I used to run my life based on analysis, logic, and what I thought I should do. Sometimes I would let myself venture onto the path of what felt right, but not much. Since… Continue reading Looking for Wisdom? Just ask your Body.