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 →
We are always going to find ourselves in stressful situations. That’s a given. Learning to respond differently – in a way that reduces significantly the amount of stress we experience, before, during and afterward – is key. Here are seven … Continue reading →
What do Carla Harris, Shonda Rhines, Shawn Achor, Brené Brown, and Michelle Obama have in common? They were all keynote speakers at the Pennsylvania Conference for Women and they were ALL fabulous and inspiring! I was lucky enough to be … Continue reading →
“…self-compassion is a powerful way to achieve emotional well-being….” Kristin Neff writes this in the first chapter of her book, Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself. I’m in the middle of reading this book. It’s the current … Continue reading →
Why do you feel overwhelmed? It might not be what you think. Or then again it might be exactly what you think…. I have been reflecting on when and why I feel overwhelmed sometimes. Maybe you can relate? I get … Continue reading →
A couple of weeks ago I was interviewed by Robert Rickover for the BodyLearning podcast about how the Alexander Technique can help women in business. We covered a lot. We discussed some of the specific challenges women face that men generally … Continue reading →
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 →
As I prepare to fly to England to visit my parents and present a workshop, I sense myself getting sucked into pure “get-it-done” mode with my long list of to-do’s before I leave. It can be overwhelming and stressful. I … Continue reading →
Who wants to think about their posture? Tedious, dull, and BORING are words that come to mind. I also sense something like “dutiful” – something you should pay attention to, but somehow you don’t. Good posture seems to have something … Continue reading →
