I’ve developed the theory that to be relaxed, healthy, confident, and joyful adults we must rediscover our natural brilliance from toddler-hood. I’m lucky enough to have two nieces who are currently sharing their brilliance with me. The youngest, who is twenty months old, has been coaching me lately simply by being herself. She’s just getting… Continue reading Need Help?
Tag: Stress Relief
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
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
Stop the Hard Work
It’s a new year, and many people have geared up to make life changes. Most of these changes require some kind of effort or hard work, and there’s a focused, determined feel to these life change plans. It’s just how we do things, for some reason. White-knuckled willpower, elbow grease, no pain no gain. So… Continue reading Stop the Hard Work
Muscles and Pain
Last week, I wrote about body awareness in my post What’s Your Body Saying? Today, I’m going to help you get even more specific with your body awareness process. It’s no secret that most people suffering from pelvic pain, interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, rectal pain, IBS, low-back pain, or lower-body joint pain have tight, tense muscles… Continue reading Muscles and Pain
Tension Release Breath – De-Stress Now
Here’s a little holiday help for your mind and body! Since physical tension and emotional stress are inextricably linked, it’s important to utilize both mental and physical stress-relief tools. Think of the mind and body as having a continual conversation – the mind, if thinking stressful thoughts, tells the body to create a fight or… Continue reading Tension Release Breath – De-Stress Now
Decoding the Pain Message – Nurturing vs Pushing
Click the link to listen to this week’s FREE CALL! To understand what your body is trying to tell you via physical pain, you need one major tool: awareness. Notice what is happening within your body and mind and you will get clarity. I’ll help you speed up the process. This week, I’ll focus on… Continue reading Decoding the Pain Message – Nurturing vs Pushing
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!