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 →
I just had a crash course in this when I visited my parents in Sheffield (UK) for two weeks in January. It’s hard. A bit of background – my mum has Alzheimer’s and has deteriorated a lot since I last … 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 →
