If I’m Not Doing More, I’m Not Doing Enough

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. A smart and hardworking client who is a full-time student and almost full-time employee shared this thought recently. A cause of her angst? She took a nap after getting more done in… Continue reading If I’m Not Doing More, I’m Not Doing Enough

Free Writing for Pain Relief

If you have been using the Healthy Mind Toolbox Audio Course to aid your mind-body healing process, then you know there are lots of great mind-body tools to help you reconnect to your body, emotions, and inner wisdom.  I am creative by nature, so I often get new tool ideas, ideas for new ways to… Continue reading Free Writing for Pain Relief

Befriending Resistance

Have you ever woken up to your to-do list and found yourself dragging your feet? Have you ever felt like your body was filled with lead and actually doing the items on your list was harder than pushing a boulder uphill? Have you ever forced yourself to do them all anyway, and ended up feeling… Continue reading Befriending Resistance

Body Talk

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. About an hour before the call I noticed a stabbing pain in my stomach.  Twenty minutes before the call, my older son’s caregiver told me she wasn’t feeling well and asked to… Continue reading Body Talk

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

Emotions – The How To

So, by now, you’re probably fully aware of the fact that you need to be feeling emotions rather than suppressing them.  I can hear you saying, ENOUGH already about why, tell me how! If you’re drowning in emotions and feeling uncomfortable or still not sure how to access emotions at all, then this post is… Continue reading Emotions – The How To

An Assignment for You

Happy Fourth of July weekend, everyone! Today’s post is short, because I want you to focus on this homework assignment.  It’s not too tough, but it’s crucial in your mind-body healing process.  I’ll tell you why you need to do this in following posts.  For now – well, you’ll have to trust me!  🙂 Seriously,… Continue reading An Assignment for You

Harnessing the Mind’s Healing Power

The mind is a powerful tool for healing, but knowing what to do with your mind and how to harness its abilities is another story altogether. When I first decided to study the mind-body connection and truly turn my mind into a healing tool, I read book after book, devouring the words of as many… Continue reading Harnessing the Mind’s Healing Power