I recently read an article published in Vermont Medicine that really got me thinking and I wanted to share it with you; "Study Shows Better Way to Pay for Pain Management".
When we have a pain issue, our medical system typically pays for things like shots, pills, and surgeries. Often these are a blessing, and can help those with unrelenting pain manage each day. But, sometimes these approaches don't work, and addiction, or despair and depression set in.
Read MoreIt's more important than ever these days to ground ourselves in self-love and self-care. We can weave this into our day in this in simple but powerful ways: taking a few deeper breaths, grocery shopping so we have food in the house, including some downtime on our schedule, and above all, being kinder to ourselves.
Read MoreAfter The Autumn Equinox: We Move Towards the Season of Hibernation and Deeper Reflection
--Take good care of your body as the fall progresses with exercise every day. Make time to get outside and walk twice a day, and if possible, work next to a window, to get as much natural light as possible. This will tend to help your body stay warm, keep your mind focused and clear, and keep seasonal sadness at bay.
Read MoreI recently started listening to Glennon Doyle's podcast, We Can Do Hard Things, and so enjoyed the episode entitled "SELF CARE: How do we identify our real needs and finally get them met." This podcast is one of the top 20 most listened to in the US, so you may already be familiar with it.
Read MoreMost of us know what we should do to lead a healthier more fulfilling life. And yet we aren't able to act upon that knowledge. In my work I help people create micro-habits, the small steps that help a client move from knowing what to do, to actually doing it. And, as you can see from this illustration, a small step may be the ONLY way to get on the ladder to meet your goal.
Read MoreIt's been reported in The New York Times that "In a survey of thousands of adults last summer, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found that 20 percent of Americans said they had trouble sleeping because of the pandemic."
That makes sense, right?
Read MoreSore shoulders or neck after a long week? Here's a quick fix that feels SO good right away!
Find your yoga belt, and in 2 min you'll have a WAY more spacious feeling in your heart ❤️ and more freedom and ease in your neck and shoulders. It's a great way to head into the weekend.
Looking for online yoga classes?
Read MoreIs there anything more restful than sleeping with a baby on your heart?
Bruce and I just spent 5 weeks in Italy helping out with the care for our new grandson, and while we did plenty of food shopping, cooking, and baby holding, we also got in some good solid rest: we slept extra long hours, we meditated, did restorative yoga, and we did nothing.
Read MoreI’ve found gratitude, exercise, and surrender to be SO valuable during this intense time of change & transformation. Personally, this pandemic has been a real roller coaster of emotions; fears, disappointment, anger and continually noticing the need to let go. Maybe you can relate.
Read MoreWe're in a challenging time, and it looks like it will be going on for a while, in fact, it will get worse before it gets better. Self-care is essential.
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