Tag: vulvodynia

Breaking the Rules

Let’s say you notice tension in your body – maybe your shoulders are up around your ears, your back is tight, or your pelvic floor muscles are clenched.  Before you even make an effort to relax those areas physically, ask yourself this question: Am I imposing a rule on myself right now? By rule, I… Continue reading Breaking the Rules

The Emotional Weather and Pain Relief

Over the holidays, I took two weeks off from coaching.  I had two reasons for doing this – one, doing things besides coaching brings fresh ideas and creativity to my coaching practice, and two, my essential self asked for two weeks of attention.  Since I generally give my essential self a great deal of attention,… Continue reading The Emotional Weather and Pain Relief

This Year, Get More of What You Want

Yesterday, one of my good coach friends, Bev Barnes, reminded me to take the time to reflect on what I feel good about from 2009, what fruits of my efforts were born, and what it feels like to appreciate my own successes.  Thank goodness for brilliant coaches!  It was the perfect reminder for me, because… Continue reading This Year, Get More of What You Want

Creating Your Support System

Choose to ask for support! Have you ever been in a place of distress, whether it’s illness, grief, stress, or general upheaval, and found yourself longing for help from someone?  Anyone?  Please, God, just somebody help me?  And then getting a bit angry at God and everyone for not helping? I have certainly been in… Continue reading Creating Your Support System

The Ultimate Healing Tool

I know I’ve talked about love before, but it’s time to bring it up yet again!  As we are smack in the middle of the holiday season, it’s the perfect moment to remember that love is everything.   No, I’m not kidding!  Want to feel completely healthy?  Love is the answer.  Want to lose weight?  Love… Continue reading The Ultimate Healing Tool

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

Less is More…and Equals Less Pain

I’m taking a break in the Decoding Pain series, but much more to come on that in upcoming weeks. Today, I am inspired to talk about doing less and still getting it all done.  Do those two concepts seem competitive instead of complimentary?  Think again! This is one of my favorite topics, which is why… Continue reading Less is More…and Equals Less Pain

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 Pain Series – True Self Nurturing

To read the first post in this series, click here. Are you aware of when and why you are pushing yourself beyond your body’s recommendations?  I used to think I would be pushing myself only if I was, say, training for the Olympics.  Now, I understand I’m pushing myself if I feel tension in my… Continue reading Decoding Pain Series – True Self Nurturing