1 Mar 2016

When the Waiting Isn’t the Hardest Part

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I could see the pain on Gwen’s face before she even spoke. “My fucking father died,” was all she could say before she burst into tears. I have been working with Gwen for a long time so I know why she put it that way. You see, Gwen had a very difficult relationship with her […]

1 Feb 2016

The Day I Almost Cursed at a Buddhist Nun

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It was 2009 and I was making my first tentative steps on the path of “wellness.” I needed to take better care of my self and I knew I couldn’t do it alone. So, I joined a coaching group for support and accountability. We met once a month for 3 hours. The leader provided a […]

1 Jan 2016

It Is Time to Step It Up a Notch!

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For years, I have recommended a gratitude practice to improve your mood and well-being. It is tool train your mind to focus on the positive, to see the beauty in simple things, to know that every day is a gift. As I said in my last post, a gratitude practice can also help manage feelings […]

2 Dec 2015

When Shoes Don’t Bring You Joy

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Do you feel like you’re waiting for the other shoe to drop?  Even when things are going really well, do you feel like it is too good to be true? You’re not alone. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and […]