I put my hand in my pocket and my fingers were met by the comforting shape of a conker (that’s a buckeye or nut from a horse chestnut tree for my American readers!). I felt the familiar smooth, hard skin … Continue reading →
Have you ever found yourself entangled in medical insurance bureaucracy? If so, you have an idea how stressful that can be, and how much anxiety it can provoke. Recently I had a mini prescription insurance drama which caused me to … Continue reading →
Anxiety is a feeling we all know, and one we would rather not experience. Anxiety, however, is an important human function; it helps us protect ourselves, take action, and even connect with others. It alerts us to potential problems in … Continue reading →
On January 4, 2021 my article, 12 Easy Ways to Relieve Stress in 2021, appeared in the Medium publication, Body Wisdom. Last year was probably one of the most stressful in modern history for the majority of people on this planet. … Continue reading →
Using Interoception, Proprioception, and Exteroception to Foster Resilience Awareness of our inner self and bodily sensations (interoception), of our position and movement in space (proprioception), and of the stimuli coming from outside ourselves (exteroception) are key gateways to being present … Continue reading →
Tis the season for giving and receiving gifts. Do you know which you like best? Do you know how you respond physically and emotionally to giving and receiving? Does it matter? I think it does, and had reason to delve … Continue reading →
The society we live in applauds action – getting things done. And yet that is not all there is to life. I recently had a BIG pause in much of my work – really since my father died last April. … Continue reading →
I think for most of us the answer is yes. Yet, stress can mean many different things to different people. And whether that stress manifests as emotional or physical, the real question is, “What can I do about it?” I’ve … Continue reading →
In my Facebook group, the BodyIntelligence Community, we focus a lot on self-care. In my experience many of us, and women especially, tend to put ourselves last. Self-care, if it’s even on the radar, is quite definitely at the bottom … Continue reading →
The simple answer: Self-care. Self-care is one of my seven key strategies for relieving stress and is the simplest and most effective way to PREVENT stress and overwhelm from taking hold in the first place. In fact, it is a … Continue reading →
