Month: July 2023
Are You Being Too Hard On Yourself?
Life can be challenging, and sometimes, we may feel overwhelmed by the physical or emotional burdens we carry. Amidst the chaos, we must remember to hold a place where self-compassion can blossom. For me, this is found in my morning meditation, journaling, and on long walks. In one of my meditation practices, I was reminded…
Ready To Get Off The Stress Rollercoaster?
Chronic stress is a killer. Literally and metaphorically. In the short run, it kills joy. In the long run, it kills everything. I know because it was killing my joy and my well-being. When I was suffering from chronic stress and anxiety, I just assumed everyone tolerated daily headaches, muscle tension, overthinking, insomnia, and hyper-vigilance. …
Ep #75: How to Break the Chronic Stress Cycle
This week, we’re talking about stress. This subject is the essential core of what I do with clients, and having lived myself with chronic stress for many years, I have an important message to share: you do not have to live with chronic stress and anxiety. You might think you just have to live with…
One Little Trick to Help You Sleep Better
I have always struggled with sleep. When I was younger, my issue was falling asleep. I would crawl into bed and the “spinning” would begin. And by spinning, I mean overanalyzing every little thing that happened in my day. This accomplished absolutely nothing, except making me more anxious about getting enough sleep for the next day. …
What Habit Would You Like To Change?
Have you ever found yourself locked in an epic battle with your own bad habits? You know, those pesky little rascals that sabotage your productivity, test your willpower, and make you question your sanity? Whether it’s a snooze button addiction, the lure of midnight snacking, or the black hole of social media scrolling, we all…
Ep #74: How to Replace Bad Habits with Good Ones
One of the fundamental ways I work with my clients is by helping them adopt new habits. We all have bad habits, whether they’re around the way we eat, consume social media, or binge-watch TV. But how do we work to replace those bad habits with good ones? A number of clients I’ve spoken to…