Mar 16, 2014 | Mindfulness, Personal Growth
At a networking event a few months ago, an acquaintance introduced me to her colleague as someone who speaks about stress management. Ugh. I immediately felt my insides collapse. I felt disgusted to be identified with stress management. This is not what I do. I help...
Feb 28, 2014 | Mindfulness, Personal Growth
I should do this. I should do that. Pause for a moment and reflect on the frequency of how often you say ‘I should’ to yourself or out loud. I should eat better. I should spend more time with my kids. I should lower my stress. I should stop beating myself up. I should...
Feb 27, 2014 | Embodiment, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Self-Care
ME: Hi, how are you? FRIEND: Crazy busy. ME: Hey, how are things at work? FORMER COWORKER: You know the same, crazy busy. Are you busy or crazy busy? There is a difference – check out where you fall: What rings true for you? Do you laugh or feel signs of pride...
Jan 30, 2014 | Mindfulness, Personal Growth
I recently attended a professional organization meeting in my hometown. To open the session, the leader says, ‘How many of you are sticking to your New Year’s Resolutions?’ She chuckled and said, ‘I’m trying ladies…I’m really...
Jan 30, 2014 | Embodiment, Mindfulness, Personal Growth, Self-Care
Here’s the traditional change cycle I outlined at a recent workshop. So much is missing in this approach! I’ve been working in the field of behavior change for over 10 years. There is a traditional change model used in behavioral science. It ends up...
Jan 30, 2014 | Mindfulness, Personal Growth
I often witness people trying to put a silver lining on their negative experiences. And I certainly don’t like it when someone does this to me. For example, have you ever had this experience? You share something bothersome or vulnerable and you are...
