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

Back in the Saddle Again

I am back at work, coaching, teaching, and creating again. Yay! I am forever grateful to all of you, my friends, clients, colleagues, and family, for your enduring support over the last several months. (If you’re new to the blog, you can read about my mind-body healing story here.) After taking a few months to… Continue reading Back in the Saddle Again

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