Want a simple method to reduce stress and help you think more clearly? Relax the muscle tension in your body. Simple. Let me explain. When we perceive threat- whether the ‘I will be late!’, ‘There’s too much to do.’ type of threat or the ‘There’s a car slamming it’s... read more
Think of a time when you were anxious recently. What did you feel in your body? Tightness, your stomach flip flopping, quickening breath? Did you have a thought about these physical symptoms, like ‘this is terrible, this feeling won’t go away, I can’t stand this,... read more
A friend and I recently shared our experiences of decorating the Christmas tree this year. She shared how stressful it was. It was an ordeal to put the lights on the right way, yelling and blaming were involved. I know that scene all to well from my past experiences.... read more
Part of the work I do with clients is to help them evaluate their thinking to see if it’s realistic and helpful. We look at the evidence to see how true a thought is and often discover that the most upsetting thoughts are not 100% true. Then, based on the evidence, we... read more
In my yoga class last night, the teacher stressed the need to slow down and listen to our bodies. She said that when yoga gets hard, our minds want to run away. I found that to be true. I had to really focus on my breath and tell myself that I could handle this... read more
When I teach fitness at the elementary school, kids often tell me that they can’t jump rope. My teaching approach is that I expect everyone to try and do their best and that our fitness time is a great place to practice a new skill. Not everyone can jump rope like the... read more
Here I am on Saturday two weeks before Christmas, feeling stressed out. There are just so many things to do. I found myself wondering why I felt so busy and stressed, really I don’t have that much to do. But, there is this built in sense, particularly for women, that... read more
A client recently spoke about how relaxed she was on vacation and wondered how she could carry some of that peace and calm into her every day life. Another client recently said she’s been so busy with work and school that she has forgotten how to relax and has lost... read more
As I have been riding my bike more this summer, I realized there are some bike ‘rules of the road’ that can assist you in your quest for greater wellness. 1. Look where you want to go. When riding a bike, if you look off the trail to your right, your bike... read more
I have been thinking about power lately. What comes to mind when you hear that word? Perhaps a political leader, or a controlling person? On a more personal level, how does power impact your life? Power can be defined as the ability to do something or act or produce... read more
