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
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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
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
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
Decoding Pain Series – Pushing Past your Limits
To read the first post in this series, click here. Can you tell when you’re pushing yourself past your body’s messages? If you followed the process outlined in last week’s post, Nurturing vs. Pushing, you have the knowledge and tools you need. Now, you just need a little practice. Staying aware of your body is… Continue reading Decoding Pain Series – Pushing Past your Limits