Smithsonian Syndrome can strike at any moment. It’s not necessarily chronic, but can leave the sufferer dazed and frozen, unable to create with confidence for stretches of time. What is Smithsonian Syndrome? It’s a common form of self-pressure that takes hold and attacks the sufferer’s mind and body swiftly and suddenly. When it strikes, the… Continue reading Do you have Smithsonian Syndrome?
Tag: perfectionism
Are You Afraid of Getting it Wrong?
Do you put pressure on yourself to do things right? Of course, I never do that, ever. Well, ok, maybe a couple of times. I’ve been studying the art of failing or making mistakes for a long time, because perfectionism was killing me. (Somewhat literally, since it was the root of my pelvic pain syndromes;… Continue reading Are You Afraid of Getting it Wrong?
Doing it Right
Connection Not Perfection: A Simple Strategy for Overcoming Perfectionism and Relieving Pain
by Endorsed Mind Body Coach, Lorraine Faehndrich Ah perfection. I’ve spent most of my life, consciously or unconsciously trying to be perfect – in almost every area of my life – and at the same time feeling like I was failing miserably at it. Ahem. No kidding! If you’re reading this, I’m going to take… Continue reading Connection Not Perfection: A Simple Strategy for Overcoming Perfectionism and Relieving Pain
Troubleshooting Your Healing Process
After years of applying mind-body healing tools in my life and coaching others around using their mind-body connection to feel better, I’ve finally condensed what I know into practical and digestible pieces. We read about the mind-body connection, we hear more and more about it these days, and it sounds good. But the practical application… Continue reading Troubleshooting Your Healing Process
Letting the Journey be the Goal
To understand this blog post, you have to know that I have a thing for natural bodies of water. Whenever we were traveling during my childhood, I would veer off into rivers, lakes, ponds, or the ocean whenever possible. I love being in water, love feeling the river current, the ocean waves, the rocks and… Continue reading Letting the Journey be the Goal
Let Yourself Off the Hook – 3 Steps to Instant Stress Relief
Self-pressure is my term for the mental expectations you have about yourself that differ from what you really need in this moment. It’s an instant stress-creator. Self-pressure can seem very subtle until you get used to noticing it. For example, I often decide I’m going to work out X number of days in a week,… Continue reading Let Yourself Off the Hook – 3 Steps to Instant Stress Relief
3 Simple Steps to Calm Your Inner Perfectionist
Just about once or twice a day, my tendency toward perfectionism rears its head. It’s a trait I’ve had from birth, according to my mother. I’ve become well-acquainted both with its usefulness and how it often gets in my way. When I first read Dr. John Sarno’s book, The Mindbody Prescription, I recognized myself in… Continue reading 3 Simple Steps to Calm Your Inner Perfectionist
Three Ways to Start Healing Now
Your body responds to everything you think, feel, and do. You and your body are so intimately connected that you cannot make a move without hearing your body’s opinion. There is no time during the day in which you and your body are not living the same life. Think about that – with everyone else… Continue reading Three Ways to Start Healing Now
Great June Opportunities!
Hello, everyone! I’m back to my regular blogging schedule and can’t wait to share the new opportunities coming up this month. Here’s the skinny: TWO NEW TELECOURSES! These are highly pertinent to your mind-body healing process. When I was invited by Martha Beck Master Coach Brooke Castillo to give this month’s Self Coaching 101 Call,… Continue reading Great June Opportunities!