“I Don’t Have To!”
A member of my study group walked out in the middle of the class. When she got back, we celebrated what she had done. What would happen if you did that at school, at work, or during a meeting? Do … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: choice
The Lack of Agency was Brutal
Some years ago, I was doing some contractual work for a small company and found myself in an extremely stressful situation that went on for several months. I experienced weekly excruciatingly harsh feedback sessions from my employer. There’d be a … Continue reading →
“CyCling” with Ease to Down-Regulate Stress and Trauma
Would you like to learn a simple but profound practice to help you down-regulate and calm your nervous system when you’re feeling stressed? Here, in this blog about my fourth conversation with Trauma Awareness Activist Shay Seaborne about stress, trauma and … Continue reading →
3 Keys to Coping with the Stress of Uncertainty
My last blog post – Lessons in Uncertainty – touched a nerve with a lot of people. It seems many of you can relate to the stress that uncertainty can create. Since I wrote it, I received and replied to … Continue reading →
The Gratitude Paradox
I don’t have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness – it’s right in front of me if I’m paying attention and practicing gratitude. —Brené Brown These days it’s become more or less common knowledge that having a gratitude practice, … Continue reading →
Have You Taken Time for You Today?
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 →
Can You Transform Stress into Ease with a Single Thought?
How many times a day do you tell yourself what you should be doing? Or what you should not be doing? Or should not be thinking? Or should not be feeling? This is just one of the ways we often … Continue reading →
What Have You Done For YOU Today?
In my new Facebook group, the BodyIntelligence Community, we’re focusing on self care this month. Self care is important for everyone, but I’m especially passionate about advocating it for women, and in particular women in business. In my experience women … Continue reading →
How Do You Create Content When You Don’t Know What To Write?
I am feeling distracted this week. I don’t know what to write in my blog, yet I am committed to writing once a week. This is apparently a common experience with entrepreneurs and other professionals who want to create new … Continue reading →
The Power of the Pause
In business – indeed in life – having the ability to take a moment to pause before we start any activity, or before we react to any situation that presents itself, is powerful. If we can learn to pause … Continue reading →