Have you ever tried to heal yourself from body pain? If so, you know how difficult it is. I suffer from chronic sacral pain, and I can tell you it isn’t easy. Research suggests that mindfulness meditation can help reduce pain intensity and unpleasantness by actually changing the structure of our brain. And it doesn’t have to be complicated. We concentrate on our breath and every time our thoughts drift away (commonly called Monkey Mind) we gently thank our brain for that thought and then … [Read more...] about Heal Your Own Body Pain
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Can We Change Negative Habits
It’s 5PM. You're finally finished with a long, difficult day at work. Your first thought is to find release and relief through a delicious glass of wine, a cold beer, or the inhale of some cannabis, or _____(insert your favorite RELIEF RELEASE here)_____. It's almost an overwhelming feeling of, “I can’t wait!” Are you addicted? Some might say yes, but let’s also look at it as a Habit. It has become a habit to finish work and link it with the desire for that wonderful feeling of letting … [Read more...] about Can We Change Negative Habits
Are You a Victim of Gaslighting?
Gaslighting is a form of abuse when another person denies what you are experiencing and states this denial in a way that makes you think you might be crazy. Common gaslighting phrases are: Are you sure your memory is correct? I never said that. You’re being too sensitive. That never happened. You’re imagining it. It’s your fault. I'm only kidding. And so many, many other phrases that all signify that something is wrong with you. Gaslighting is a way of … [Read more...] about Are You a Victim of Gaslighting?
One Piece in the Puzzle
Some days are just a "one piece in the puzzle kind of day"! A client was sitting on the couch in front of me. She sighed and said, “Some days are just a one piece in the puzzle kind of day!” I laughed out loud – what a wonderful metaphor. I could totally wrap my brain around the concept. I also loved that it felt successful. Even if you only accomplish one thing in a day, that one thing can be mighty significant. The concept came to her as she navigated her way through a series of … [Read more...] about One Piece in the Puzzle
Social Anxiety – Does it keep you from enjoying life?
Believe it or not, many famous people also suffer from Social Anxiety. Howie Mandel, Whoopi Goldberg, Barbra Streisand, Jennifer Lawrence, Britney Spears, and Adele are a few celebrities who have admitted having this condition. The issue with Social Anxiety is that you feel like you are the only one in the entire world who is suffering with it -- in other words, you feel alone. You are not alone! In fact, Social Anxiety affects some 15 million American adults and usually starts in our teen … [Read more...] about Social Anxiety – Does it keep you from enjoying life?
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