Here’s a good question: What does it look like when your mind and body are working in sync? We spend a lot of time talking about having an ideal mind-body relationship, but what does that actually mean? For a long time, I simply wanted health and emotional well-being. That seemed like a good enough definition!… Continue reading What if You Could Feel Really, Really Good? Let’s Do It.
Tag: Mind Body Connection
Infertility, Panic Attacks and Anxiety, Oh My! True Confessions of a Recovering Approval Addict
By Amy Pearson of LiveBrazen.com Hello my name is Amy and I’m an “approval addict,” recovering with the occasional relapse. Confessions of a Gold Star Chaser I’m a Performer. What this means is that for most of my adult life, I’ve been chasing “gold stars” to get other people to approve of me. Not just… Continue reading Infertility, Panic Attacks and Anxiety, Oh My! True Confessions of a Recovering Approval Addict
Claim My Space
This post is a guest post by Healthy Life Endorsed Coach Gail Kenny. She can be reached for coaching and consults at gail@abigailsteidley.com. “Claim my space,” is what my soul wisdom recently told me when I checked in. So much of my life has been spent putting aside who I really am to make space… Continue reading Claim My Space
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
Don’t Force It
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. Years ago I received this excellent advice from one of the wisest and most practical people I know. At the time I was attempting some version of trying to fit a square… Continue reading Don’t Force It
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
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
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