Don’t sit up straight! This may seem like an odd statement for me to make as a teacher of the Alexander Technique – a method known to help people with their posture. However, if you have read anything I’ve written … Continue reading →
If you’ve heard of the Alexander Technique, you may associate it with “good posture.” In my fifth conversation with trauma survivor and trauma awareness activist Shay Seaborne, we discuss the implications and impact of posture and body language on people … Continue reading →
I’ve been thinking a lot about singing lately. I had two very powerful experiences with singing recently that I’m still processing. Let me be clear, I’m not a singer – well, except for singing around the house, and that is mainly … Continue reading →
As I sat in my office a couple of days ago, writing my April newsletter, there was a lingering nervousness in my body that I detected as a heightened awareness of my heart beating and extra tension in my neck … 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 →
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 →
This may seem like an odd statement from someone whose last blog post was encouraging you to improve your posture. However, if you got even as far as the second paragraph you would have read this: To be clear, the … Continue reading →
Posture is important for everyone, of course. There are, however, reasons why improving your posture can be especially helpful for women. To be clear, the kind of posture I am interested in is not stiff or held, the way so many … 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 →
Have you ever had the experience of being in so much of a hurry to get out the door that you dash out without your bag or your keys, and have to come back to get them? Or you’re in … Continue reading →
