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
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Remembering What You Forgot
This weekend, I was feeling a little disconnected, stressed, and tense. My shoulders were inching up around my ears and clearly holding some kind of emotion. I knew it was time to walk my talk, so I mind-body coached myself. This experience reminded me that I haven’t written much about what I call mind-body maintenance.… Continue reading Remembering What You Forgot
Need Help?
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?
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
Free Pain Relief Call!
Mark your calendar! It’s time for another FREE CALL around here! This one is MOST exciting and yet…restful. Join me for a fantastic free call with Intentional Resting creator Dan Howard. What is Intentional Resting? It’s a simple, straightforward method of releasing mental and physical tension, being present, and feeling great. It’s a PERFECT tool… Continue reading Free Pain Relief Call!
Pain Relief Tool – Accessing the Body’s Messages
Since this mind-body tool is so visual, I thought I’d share it via video rather than words. You can do these drawings with either your right or left hand, though using your left hand will sometimes facilitate the process. (This is because it helps you access the right hemisphere of your brain, the holder of… Continue reading Pain Relief Tool – Accessing the Body’s Messages
Decoding Pain Series – Releasing the Pressure
To read the first post in this series, click here. This could be an easy week to put a lot of pressure on myself. Here are the things I could be “shoulding” about: 1. I should make my house look great for the Thanksgiving relative influx 2. I should get my to-do list done prior… Continue reading Decoding Pain Series – Releasing the Pressure
Decoding Pain Series – Love Heals
To read the first post in this series, click here. I’ve spent a few weeks talking about one of the messages your body is trying to send you via pain: nurture yourself instead of push yourself. Today, I’m going to talk about another request from your body: Love yourself unconditionally. Love is the most connective,… Continue reading Decoding Pain Series – Love Heals
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
Laugh and Play your way to Health
When was the last time you laughed – the kind of laugh that makes your stomach sore and your cheeks ache? I had a good laugh yesterday, and the day before, too. I seek out laughter as much as I seek out play. The two go hand in hand, so in looking for one, I… Continue reading Laugh and Play your way to Health