Done right, naps can be a shrewd response to the trough and a valuable break. Naps, research shows, confer two key benefits: They improve cognitive performance and they boost mental and physical health. – Daniel Pink, When My book club is … Continue reading →
I’ve written many times about the benefits of lying down in Constructive Rest. It’s a fabulous way for anyone to relieve stress, including women in business. It’s a simple tool to help us be on top of our game, … Continue reading →
One key to being able to maintain a state of open poise while we work at our computer is our willingness to take constructive breaks. Multiple studies emphasize the importance of removing ourselves from our work to boost our … Continue reading →
Self care is one of the key strategies in my six-step plan for conquering overwhelm and stress and is the simplest and most effective ways to PREVENT them taking hold in the first place. Yet, for most of us, self-care … Continue reading →
I lie down in Constructive Rest pretty much every day, and have done ever since I was first introduced to the practice in my first Alexander Technique lesson over 13 years ago. When I first started learning the Alexander Technique … Continue reading →
As summer is upon us, time at the beach, the shore, the lake, and other favorite spots awaits us. It’s time when we can relax and get away from the regular day to day stresses of our lives. Unusually, for … Continue reading →
I want to conduct an experiment. Can doing nothing for 10-20 minutes a day for 30 days make a difference? Let me explain. This is a very specific kind of doing nothing. I’m talking about the Alexander Technique practice of … Continue reading →
I recently read Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain. I found it an absolutely fascinating read and one that resonated with me personally. I most definitely consider myself to be a … Continue reading →
Back in December I wrote about the Alexander Technique practice of Constructive Rest as a way to relieve stress, both physical and mental. For anyone with back pain this simple self-help practice can be very powerful and empowering! Unfortunately, for … Continue reading →
Last week I was interviewed by Robert Rickover, a fellow teacher of the Alexander Technique who, amongst other things, broadcasts regular interviews in his podcast devoted to all aspects of the Technique. The subject of my interview was the Alexander … Continue reading →
